Johnson Creek Rec Area Campground US Forest Service

5.0 Stars 5.0 - 1 Review  $
(618) 253-7114
Ava, Illinois
         

Information

Open
Late March - Late December

Sites
Total: 20

Amenities
Water, Tents, Picnic Tables, Restroom, Dump Station, Campfire

Reviews

May 3, 2026 - reviewed by Patrick
5.0 Stars   
Off The Beaten Path
Another Gem of Southern IL. No water at the moment and the sites are basic but they are mostly level and clean. Vault toilets are clean.


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