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Benton KOA Journey
Benton KOA is open Year Round.
Welcome to Benton KOA!
Easy, Convenient, Large Sites, Cable TV, Food Service.
With extra-long and wide pull-through RV sites, plus easy on and off the highway, a stay at this Journey KOA is all about convenience for the traveler. We are just 1 ½ miles off the highway at exit 71, so if you don't feel like cooking once you get here, there are many places to eat, ranging from independent local restaurants to major fast-food chains. Or, you don't have to unhook from your rig. Just settle in and have fresh, hot food from the snack shack delivered directly to your site. If you are looking for new things to do, we can give you plenty of ideas and choices.
Our park is located just two easy miles from the 19,000 acre Rend Lake (named the 7th Wonder of Illinois) - with an abundance of recreational activities for people of all ages, from boating and beaches to wildlife demos at the visitor's center. Our area of southern Illinois is known for great fishing, hunting, boating, and bird watching opportunities. If golf is your game, try one of the local courses. Their range in skill levels will challenge anyone from beginners to advanced players.
But wait, there's more! The choices do not stop here. Within minutes, you can be at one of several antique stores at the town square, tour our historic jail museum, or shop at the Artisans Shop and Art Gallery, which includes more than 25 categories of arts and crafts, representing the work of Illinois' finest artisans, all available for purchase. A short 15-20 minute drive from our park, you can watch minor league baseball being played in a new stadium home to southern Illinois' newest team, "The Miners." Attend an event at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, or go ATV-ing at Little Egypt Public OHV Recreational Area.
Still need more? For day trips, drive down to the Shawnee National Forest and hike at the Garden of the Gods for views you will never forget. Spend a day sampling the local wines or finding a unique antique as you follow the Southern Illinois Antique Trail.
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User Reviews
Alexa Ashmore
Nice staff. Campsite highway noise is extremely loud if you are on the highway side. We had a sound machine and it did nothing to block the noise, but only passed through for a one night stay.
Levaris Brown
As a First time camper they made my experience great. I have been wanting a Camper for a very long time I work for the Rail Road and got tired of the Hotel rooms. For the first time in 24 years of working and traveling I felt like I was home away from home. They was very helpful and made my stay there very good and was so helpful with telling ne things about my new Camper that I didn't even know. I mean her husband guided me to help me back it up in a spot. Thanks KoA of Benton ills.
John Atchley
We got in around 11pm last night and were met by a worker who immediately helped us get the after hours check in filled out…. And then courteously guided us to our site and talked us through the amenities. Very appreciative of the kind help. The campsite/rv site is very nice. Little patio. Very clean. Only drawback would be that it is right on the interstate… so lots of vehicle noise/some sores are a little bit too close for my comfort…. But that is part of “just off the route” camping…. I will definitely be staying again. (Only about a mile off of I57… not hard to get to at all).
Lori Ratcliff
The staff are friendly and helpful, the site is level and it has all the hook-ups needed, but for $65 I expected nicer restrooms. That's the only reason I took off 2 stars. We stayed on the pond side in order to be away from highway noise, which costs more, but the restrooms and shower are way more rustic than I expected.
Jessie Goines
I was quite amazed by how beautiful it was even though it's relatively close to the interstate. It was rather quiet, and the view around the pond area is gorgeous. This time of year. Being located rather close to the interstate makes it really quite convenient, especially when you consider it's relatively close proximity to three neighboring states, (1hr from Kentucky Missouri, and Indiana), and of course all the amazing wineries and boating/fishing /swimming out at rend lake, which is located right here, no more than just a few miles away at most! St. Louis is less than two hours away, via I-64 in Mt Vernon, Illinois, (30 minutes North up I-57 or North up highway 37)
Ed Diana Parker
We stopped overnight. Easy pull thru site. Very helpful staff. Nice clean campground
Kristy Compton
One of my favorite KOA's. Peaceful love the wooded setting. Cabin was warm and welcoming when we arrived. The dim lighting option instead of overhead light in the cabin made for a relaxing stay.
Renee Mason
This is a lovely KOA. We stay and have stayed at several KOAs across the US. We stayed in a deluxe cabin. These particular cabins are beautiful. They were made by the Amish and they are perfection. The owner added some personal charms of her own. Yes, there's road noise but what KOA doesn't have road noise? They are all situated off highways for easy access! This campground is clean and homey. We loved it.
Kevin R.
We stayed for a quick 12 hour overnight while traveling through. We arrived after hours and someone was still working to help us find our spot (although I think she was trying to leave for the night). After finding our location and realizing that we were separated from our travel partners, they let us move to another unoccupied place for the night ... very friendly and pleasant to deal with. Although we did not use any of the amenities, it seems as if it would be a nice place to spend a weekend, at least around the pond. Not to crowded and a peaceful setting with swings and the dock. Not sure about the main campground, spent no time over there. This KOA does seem to be a little out dated, but all of it was closed for the season, so I can only base that off of what I say when I arrived during the off season. I would not hesitate to return for a weekend getaway if I traveled that way again.
bobnatty1
Spent 2 nights and really enjoyed our stay. Quiet and very peaceful setting. We were escorted to our site which was long enough for our 42 ft fifth wheel and 450 dully! HAD A BEAUTIFUL WATER VIEW!!! Very nice office staff! Very pet friendly. We had no children with us but lots of play equipment for children! Walmart very close too! Would definitely stay again!