[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # PLAY PORT MARINA. Eclipse Hot Spot. Lake front campsite. North Lot parking Campground in Carbondale ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103670000/103660800/103660775/aaa0b873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103670000/103660800/103660775/d767d33d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103670000/103660800/103660775/e18940c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103670000/103660800/103660775/237a2b64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103670000/103660800/103660775/52aa2e0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled amidst towering trees and shoreline waterfront, primitive camp sights @ established marina offers a tranquil retreat where adventure meets serenity. Unwind in nature with the stars above, gather around the campfire for storytelling and enjoy bathroom access nearby. ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### PLAY PORT MARINA. Eclipse Hot Spot. Lake front campsite. North Lot parking Primitive camp sights @ established marina. Bring your camping gear and come join the fun!! Welcome to our slice of wilderness wonderland! Nestled amidst towering trees and shoreline waterfront lies our quaint abode, where civilization whispers its goodbyes and nature warmly welcomes you into its embrace. Picture a cozy patch of earth where tents flirt with the stars, campfires tell stories in crackling tongues, and the only alarm clocks are the cheerful chirps of early bird companions. Our primitive campsite rental: where adventure meets serenity, and where WiFi signals fear to tread. Bathroom access (Outdoor toilet). Parking available near campsites. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115880000/115871000/115870991/224c3db0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### KOOPERS LANDING TREEHOUSE-Brand New build! 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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=37.740067,-89.14744&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7EjeFnrb_P%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40SBQ%40SBS%40QBSBQBSBSDQBSDQDQBQFQDQDSDQFOFQDQFQFOFQHOFOFOHOFOHOHOHOHMHOJMHMJMHMJMJMJKJMHKLKJKJKLKJKJILILKLGLKJGLILGLGNILGLELGNELENGLELENENCLCNCNCLCNCNALCNAN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNBNBLDNFLBNFLDLDNFLDLFLHNFJFLHLFLJLFJJLHLHJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLJLHNHLHNHNFNHNHNFNFNFNHPFNFPDPFPDNFPDRDPDPDPDPBPDRBPDRBR%40PBRBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FPARAR%3FRARCRAPARCRCRCPARCPERCPERCPEPEREPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGPINGPGNGNININGNINILINILKLINKLILKLKJKLKJKJKLKJKJMHKJMJMHKHMHMHMHMFKHOFMFMFMFOFMDMDOFMBODMDOBODMBO%40MDO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAMEOAOCMEOCOEMCMEOGMEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGKIMIMIMIMIKKKKMIKKKKMMIKKKKMKKKMIMKMIOKMIMIOIMIOIOGOIOGOGOIQGOGQGQEOGQGQEQEQEQGQCSEQEQCSEQCSCQCSCQASCSASCQASASAS%3FSASAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FoYrJTbMHEhRX0OUUH74LK2Hv80=) Carbondale, IL #### What's nearby - John A. Logan College - 6 min drive - 7.3 km - Southern Illinois University - 8 min drive - 7.9 km - Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 9 min drive - 8.2 km - Crab Orchard Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.0 km - Giant City State Park - 29 min drive - 20.8 km #### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 11 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive - ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive - ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is PLAY PORT MARINA. Eclipse Hot Spot. Lake front campsite. North Lot parking pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). ### Where is PLAY PORT MARINA. Eclipse Hot Spot. Lake front campsite. North Lot parking located? > Situated in Carbondale, this campground is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Southern Illinois Healthcare and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Science Center and Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and Cannon Park Dog Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question