Makanda, IL
Travel Guide
Visit Makanda

Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!
Great location for hiking and wineries on the wine trail.
Reviewed on 14 November 2025

Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.
This was probably the best rental experience I've had. No surprises and quick communication with our host. Would highly recommend this place.
Reviewed on 13 October 2025

Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace
Awesome place, location and comfortable. Just a side note: needs new couch and TV remote otherwise very nice place. Still give it 5 stars!
Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace
Awesome place, location and comfortable. Just a side note: needs new couch and TV remote otherwise very nice place. Still give it 5 stars!
Reviewed on 5 January 2026

2BR A-Frame Cabin w/ Hot Tub Near Wine Trail
Very relaxing cabin with great views and an amazing hot tub.
Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!
Great location for hiking and wineries on the wine trail.
Reviewed on 14 November 2025
Popular places to visit
Blue Sky Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Blue Sky Vineyards during your travels to Makanda. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.
Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
Enjoy a round of golf in Makanda at Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
Campground Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Campground Beach during your trip to Makanda? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Makanda Boardwalk
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Makanda Boardwalk during your stay in Makanda. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Panther Den Trailhead
You can take time to visit Panther Den Trailhead during your travels to Makanda. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Arrowwood Trail Trailhead
You can take time to visit Arrowwood Trail Trailhead during your travels to Makanda. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Reviews of Makanda
- Giant City State Park
- Blue Sky Vineyards
- Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
- Campground Beach
- Mississippi River
- Shawnee National Forest
- Southern Illinois University
- Lake of Egypt
- Marion Cultural and Civic Center
- Ferne Clyffe State Park
- Tunnel Hill State Trail
- John A. Logan College
- Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
- Kokopelli Golf Club
- Hunter Valley Winery
- Williamson County Fairgrounds
- Trail of Tears State Park
- StarView Vineyards
- Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center
- Heartland Regional Medical Center
- Crab Orchard Golf Club
- Pomona Winery
- Henry N Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center
- Owl Creek Vineyard
- Lake Murphysboro State Park





