RV rental Little Grassy Lake, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

If you’re looking to enjoy RV camping at Little Grassy Lake, opt to stay at Little Grassy Lake Campground and Marina. With 105 campsites available, facilities at the campground include full hookups, 30 and 50 amp electric, big rig access, tent camping, water spigot, sewer, water, and limited cell phone reception. Restrooms and showers are available for campers, and there’s a camp store for last-minute camping supplies, and a snack bar too. There’s plenty of recreation for everyone, as the campground is located right by the lake. Pets are welcome here, so don't forget Fido. Another option to consider near Little Grassy Lake is Giant City State Park Campground in nearby Makanda. The campground has 85 campsites, and facilities here include pull-thru sites, big rig access, tent camping, full hookups, 30 and 50 amp electric, a dump station, and water. Restrooms and showers are also available. There are a picnic shelter, café and a playground for kids to run around in. Explore the recreational trails around the campground, or go fishing to unwind.

Jackson County campers have much to explore in the areas surrounding Little Grassy Lake. The city of Carbondale is a short drive from Little Grassy Lake and worth checking out. With two national parks, four public golf courses, a great downtown area, museums, shopping, and dining, you’ll have a tough choice with what you want to include on your visit to Carbondale. Museum-lovers should stop by at the African American Museum of Southern Illinois. It’s dedicated to identifying and preserving the outstanding achievements of the African American community. Permanent exhibits at the museum include African art collections, slave artifacts, rotating displays of underground message quilts, and local artwork. Visit the Boo Rochman Memorial Park with your kids. Dedicated to a young man who lost his life tragically in an accident, the park is fantasyland that includes orcs, dueling wizards, brave knights, nymphs and sleeping dragons worked into the design of this unique park. The Science Center of Southern Illinois is another great spot for the kids. The science museum features several interactive, hands-on exhibits that deal with the basic concepts of science. Watch a play or musical performance at the Varsity Center for Arts, a thriving powerhouse of performing arts in the city. They host a weekly Friday night movie series, and other times of the year they host plays and live entertainment. Carbondale is home to great food, vineyards, breweries, cafés, and pizzerias. Eating out in Carbondale is fun as you have so much to choose from. Stock up on supplies at a local convenience store and fill up your rental RV in town before you hit the highway on your next expedition.