Cave-In-Rock lures RV travelers with a massive cave hacked into Ohio River bluffs, pirate hideout turned tourist draw. Legends swirl around this spot where outlaws plotted in the 1790s. Pitch your rig at Cave-in-Rock State Park, the sole park in our directory from $19/night, and launch into river hikes, ferry rides, and frontier tales.
Cave-In-Rock hugs Illinois' southern edge on the wide Ohio River. The star attraction, a gaping cave in the bluffs, once sheltered flatboat pirates like the Harpe brothers. Trails snake up from the river road to the cave entrance. The Cave-In-Rock Ferry chugs passengers across to Kentucky hourly. State park rangers stage black powder shoots and frontier skits each summer.
Cave-in-Rock State Park delivers the only RV sites here, starting at $19/night. History buffs claim spots near the cave trailhead. Families fill pull-throughs with full hookups for easy weekends. Anglers rig rods for Ohio River catfish right from shaded sites. Everyone digs the bluff views at sunset.
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Cave-In-Rock stands out for its riverfront cave and wild pirate past. Outlaws like the Harpe brothers hid in the sandstone hollow during the 1790s. Now park trails grant quick access, reenactments bring history alive, and the Ohio River roars below for unbeatable views.
Cave-in-Rock State Park tops the list with sites from $19/night. It sits smack in town on the Ohio River with 47 spots, including pull-throughs and hookups. Campers use it as home base for cave tours and ferry hops.
Yes, Cave-in-Rock State Park allows pets on leashes no longer than six feet. Owners must clean up and keep animals quiet at night. Trails welcome furry sidekicks for river walks and cave peeks.