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Burrell Woods

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Enjoy a peaceful camping experience at Burrell Woods, your Southern Illinois outdoor oasis.

Rates:

RV Site: $25.00

Tent Site: $15.00

To ensure availability, please reserve your campsite online before your visit.

Reserve Your Site Online

Camping Policies

Stay Limits

Maximum Stay: 14 consecutive nights per site

Extended Stays: Move to a different site for stays exceeding 14 nights

Seasonal Sites

Sites 1-7: Reserved for 4-month stays (March 1st to November 1st)

Reservations limited to 4 months

Reservation Reminders

Print and display your registration on your campsite post

Check-in: 1 PM | Check-out: 12 PM

Complete online check-in upon arrival using the provided link

Important Notice

No water slides of any kind are allowed to be brought into the park.

Photos from Our Campers

Your Southern Illinois Outdoor Oasis

Burrell Woods Bicentennial Park in Carmi, Illinois, is the perfect spot for family reunions, scout campouts, or romantic picnics. A beloved community gathering place for nearly a century.

Amenities:

Spacious shelters with water, electricity, and grills

Eight additional shelters for smaller groups

Four children’s play areas

Three handicapped-accessible restroom facilities

Fishing pond at Burrell Woods

A well-stocked pond offers fishing for campers and picnickers, featuring bass, catfish, and bluegill.

Discover Nature’s Serenity

Explore our scenic walking trail, a short walk from the camping area, or fish in our stocked pond featuring bass, catfish, and bluegill.

Paved roads at Burrell Woods

Paved roads and gentle hills are ideal for walking and cycling.

Outdoor Activities & Amenities

Recreational Offerings:

Camping & Picnicking

Biking, Fishing, Bird Watching

Hiking, Nature Trails, Volleyball

Wildlife Viewing

Facilities:

Accessible Flush Toilets

Grills, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

Playgrounds, Showers

For more information, call 618-382-2693 (Monday–Friday, 7 AM–4 PM).

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