RV rental Carbondale, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Carbondale, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Carbondale is the largest city in southern Illinois and a hotspot for outdoor recreation. It’s also the home of Southern Illinois University, which gives the city a cosmopolitan feel and has led to an influx of diverse dining and shopping options in its downtown area. Carbondale is also just a couple of hours' drive away from St. Louis, one of the largest cities in the Midwest.
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The Great Outdoors
Carbondale is renowned for its world-class outdoor recreational facilities, and you’re bound to find some sort of adventure no matter which way you head out of town; the main attraction though, is Giant City State Park to the south. Hiking, biking, and equestrian trails crisscross the 4,000-acre green space, and several cabins and a lodge built during the Great Depression dot the landscape. The park is also part of the 160-mile long River to River Trail that extends from the Ohio River in Elizabethtown to Grand Tower on the Mississippi.
RV Parks
The city puts a strong emphasis on outdoor recreation, so it should come as no surprise that Carbondale has quite a few amazing campgrounds within a short drive. Crab Orchard Campground is one of the nearest places to camp when you get an RV rental in Carbondale. Some of their sites have full hookups, and many have only electrical and water or none at all. Most people come here to enjoy the beauty of the three area lakes: Crab Orchard, Devils Kitchen, and Little Grassy. Look for boat rentals in Carbondale if you want to get out on the water, especially if you want to take advantage of their excellent fishing (with a proper state license).
Exploring the City
Thanks to the nearby university and all of the attractions that come with a college town, you’ll never find yourself bored in Carbondale. If you’re bringing the kids along when you get a travel trailer rental in Carbondale, you’ll probably want to plan for a day at the Science Center of Southern Illinois. The whole museum is interactive with everything from digging for fossils to getting up close with small animals. Most of their exhibits are geared towards younger children though, and might not be suitable for teens or preteens.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Trillium Trail, ILGiant City State Park, IL
- Stone Fort Trail, ILGiant City State Park, IL
- Cove Hollow Trail to Cedar Lake Trail, ILShawnee National Forest, IL
- Little Cedar Lake via Lirley Trailhead, ILShawnee National Forest, IL
- Rocky Bluff Trail, ILShawnee National Forest, IL
- Pomona Natural Bridge Trail, ILShawnee National Forest, IL
- Devil's Standtable Trail, ILGiant City State Park, IL
- Red Cedar Trail, ILGiant City State Park, IL
- Giant City Nature Trail, ILGiant City State Park, IL
- Little Grand Canyon Trail, ILShawnee National Forest, IL
- CampgroundsLocation
- Crab Orchard Lake Campground, ILJackson County, IL
- Giant City Campground, ILJackson County, IL
- Lake Murphysboro Campground, ILJackson County, IL
- Ferne Clyffe Campground, ILJohnson County, IL
- Pyramid Campground, ILPerry County, IL
- Trail Of Tears Campground, MOCape Girardeau County, MO
- Benton KOA, ILFranklin County, IL
- South Sandusky Campground, ILFranklin County, IL
- Dale Miller Youth Campground, ILFranklin County, IL
- South Marcum Campground, ILFranklin County, IL
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Recent RV rental reviews in Carbondale
Mckenzie H.
July, 2025
We had a great time and the rental made our trip much easier. Very easy and quick exchanges. The camper was clean and well managed. It was the perfect size
Barbara K.
June, 2025
The RV was what I expected and perfect for our needs. Brandi was great to communicate with and flexible when we had to change our date.
Patrick C.
May, 2025
The RV was very nice and the Brachear's were great to deal with. Very nice amenities in the camper. The delivery went smoothly. I would rent this unit again.
The only thing that wasn't super easy was on the Outdoorsy side and is pretty minor. It would be better if Outdoorsy included the features that I paid for in the confirmation email that they send out. I would like to get a detailed receipt in the booking email to avoid confusion later on. Right now, it just sends a link to the reservation so if something changes in the reservation I can't track what I paid for originally.
The only thing that wasn't super easy was on the Outdoorsy side and is pretty minor. It would be better if Outdoorsy included the features that I paid for in the confirmation email that they send out. I would like to get a detailed receipt in the booking email to avoid confusion later on. Right now, it just sends a link to the reservation so if something changes in the reservation I can't track what I paid for originally.
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