Our campsite wasn't the most level (back to front) but we had a great time. It looks like they just remodeled the interior roads and many campsites. We were there on a crowded weekend but it wasn't noisy. Some great hiking trails, and other things to do nearby (fishing, golfing, wine trail for example).

The camp hosts were happy to answer any questions about the park or area. As mentioned by another review, the fried chicken is fantastic at the lodge if you're feeling a bit lazy and don't want to cook. Makanda is a neat small town.

Giant City is a beautiful state park with a lot of activities from fishing, horseback riding and hiking to rock climbing. The campground is well shaded and has large campsites. Giant City Lodge has a great restaurant and my husband LOVED the all you can eat fried chicken on Sunday:) This campground is also in close proximity to the Southern Illinois Wine Trail where you can enjoy many wineries. Try Blue Sky. It's one of our favorites!