Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA on Lake of Egypt

Our Campground

Discover the Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA Holiday, a premier camping destination in Southern Illinois, nestled within the renowned Shawnee National Forest alongside the stunning Lake of Egypt. It’s a true paradise for hikers, bikers, boaters, anglers, and nature lovers, and the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation. Spend your days on the water or out on the trails, then gather around a cozy campfire with family and friends.

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Water Park on Lake of Egypt

Calling ALL thrill-seekers! Our water park is the most fun you’ll have all summer long! Featuring a massive obstacle course that is perfect for kids (6+) and adults. Race through the course, relax on the swim deck and watch the action, or grab a kayak and explore the Lake of Egypt. The water park is open to our valued campground guests and the public from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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Ways to Stay

Stay your way on Lake of Egypt. Settle into a deluxe lakeside cabin with a full kitchen, living room, and a spacious deck with a charcoal grill; pull your rig into a full-hookup RV site with 50/30-amp power; or pitch a tent on a shaded site with water, electric, and a fire ring. However you camp, your spot in the Shawnee National Forest is waiting.

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Campground Amenities

Our lodging accommodations feature all the comforts of home including a fully-equipped kitchen, living room with sectional, and large spacious deck with charcoal grill. All of our RV sites include 50/30 amp electric, water, sewer, dump station, and cozy fire ring. During your stay, you’ll have convenient access to on-site amenities like our water park, general store, playground, jump pad, fire pit, fuel dock, boat launch, pontoon and jet ski rentals, golf cart rentals, dining, dog park, laundry facilities, restrooms/showers, and much more.

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What Guests Say

“We’ve just been taken great care of by the people at The Resort at Egyptian Hills, we want to give them a shout out. You guys are lucky to be living in such a pretty part of the country.” – Dennis Murphy, Dateline NBC

What Our Guests Say

4.5 KOA Guest Reviews

“We found the park using the KOA ap, it has rarely steered us wrong. We were passing through the area and planned to stay one night. After getting there and seeing what the park had to offer, we immediately called the office to secure our site for a second night. The staff is incredible! On our list to stay when we come thru next year, but we will add a third night!!!”

“Very clean and friendly KOA with great amenities.”

“Our stay was great! Campground is always clean and well maintained. Live music and food and drinks on the Memorial Day weekend too!”

“Our family had a wonderful time. Very clean facilities and friendly staff.”

“Your campground has everything and then some! We would definitely come back. Only recommendation I would give is a bigger dog park area since there is not a lot of grass”

“From the moment we checked in our entire experience was EXCEPTIONAL! The staff were beyond helpful, the location was perfect, the RV spot was exactly what we were looking for and we cannot wait to return! Definitely 5 stars!”

“Great customer service! Beautifully maintained park with very nice campsites and amenities. Will stay here again!”

“The tent sites were well maintained, level, and nicely equipped with mulch, water access, and a prep station with table and chairs.”

“Everything about this place is great. The cabin I stayed in was perfect for my stay. Micah was very helpful and is pretty awesome guy…above and beyond. I will be back in the fall for late season crappie.”

“short stay over on my way back north. enjoyed this quiet and clean KOA will definately stay again. great pizza!”

“Very friendly staff, very clean, beatiful atmosphere! The camping sites our nice size! Love the beatiful waterfalls through out the camp sites! The shower house is very clean! We love camping at Egyptian Hills! The food is great! They have a huge water park with a floating dock if you want to order food and eat on the water! Great place check it out!”