Title: Bell Tent Under the Stars - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bell Tent Under the Stars Campground in Charleston ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119370000/119369800/119369739/6b4ef76a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119370000/119369800/119369739/fe7e0542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119370000/119369800/119369739/3f8667a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119370000/119369800/119369739/78e38a98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119370000/119369800/119369739/49b607f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bell Tent Under the Stars provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Bell Tent Under the Stars Charleston is waiting for you at this welcoming Bell Tent tucked in the woods. The beautiful surroundings and private access to our eight mile loop of trails make this rental a cozy retreat for guests. Whether you're looking to relax or explore the area, this property offers the perfect balance of comfort and charm. With access to the porta potty and outdoor shower make this a complete getaway. Sit in the evening enjoying the stars and sitting around your private fire pit. Picnic table abs wooden benches provided. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107170000/107160700/107160643/bf38798d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A frame getaway on the Embarrass River in Charleston, Illinois Charleston - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=107160643&PinnedHotelID=107160643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/190700/190673/b1f6ce47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston Charleston - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 7.8 Good 766 reviews CA $116 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=190673&PinnedHotelID=190673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117780000/117772100/117772030/32cfef87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming A-frame cabin set in the woods overlooking deep wooded ravines. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.431473,-88.14095&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yiuoF%7C_%7ExO%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40U%3FSBS%40S%40Q%40UBSBSBSBQBSBSBSDQBSDQDSDQDQDQFSDQFQDQFOFSHOFOFSHOFOHOFOHOHOJMHOHMHOJMHOJKJMJMJKJMJKJKJKLMJILKLIJKLILILILILGLGLILENGLGLGLENGNELCLENCNELCNCNCNALCNANCLAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFLFLDNHLFLFLHLHJHLHLJLHJJLHJLJJLJJJJLJJJLHLJJJNHLJNHLHNHLHNHNHNFNHNFNHRFNFNFRFNFPDPFPDRFPDPDPBRDPDRBPDRBRBRBPBRBR%40R%40TBP%40R%40R%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAR%3FRARARARARCRATARCPCRCRCPCRERCPERERCPEREPGPEPGPEPGRGNGPGNGPIPGNINGNIPILININILINKNIJKNKLILKLKJKLKJMJKJKJMHKLMHMHMJKFMHMHMHMDOHMFMFMDMFODMDODMDOFOBMBOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOCOCMGMCOEOGMEMGMEOGMGMIMEMIMIMIMGMKKIMIMMKIMKKKKKKKKMKKKMKMKMIOKKIOIOIMKOIOIMGQIOGOIOGQGQIOGQGOESGQEQGQEQEQESEQESCSEQCSCSCQCSCSCQCSAUASASCS%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Bl6YHOpD73anbQyBTAZYCHE6pF0=) Charleston, IL #### What's nearby - Fox Ridge State Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km - Eastern Illinois University - 10 min drive - 9.7 km - Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital - 19 min drive - 22.1 km - World's Largest Mailbox - 34 min drive - 44.8 km - Lake Shelbyville - 49 min drive - 56.7 km #### Getting around - Mattoon Station - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive - ‪Pagliai's Pizza - ‬11 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive - ‪Los Potrillos - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bell Tent Under the Stars pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Bell Tent Under the Stars? > As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bell Tent Under the Stars on Nov 23, 2025 start from CA $63.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Charleston-Hotels-Bell-Tent-Under-The-Stars.h119369739.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Bell Tent Under the Stars? > Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Bell Tent Under the Stars? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bell Tent Under the Stars located? > Situated in Charleston, this campground is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Fox Ridge State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Eastern Illinois University and Lantz Arena. Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question