Title: Creal Springs Travel Guide: Best of Creal Springs, Illinois Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Creal Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Creal-Springs-Hotels.d6168017.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Creal Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Creal-Springs-Holiday-Rentals.d6168017.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Creal Springs Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Creal-Springs.d6168017.Car-Hire-Guide)[Creal Springs Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Creal-Springs.d6168017.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Creal Springs Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Creal Springs - Top hotels in Creal Springs - Top Holiday Rentals in Creal Springs ![Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97420000/97413800/97413766/w1024h582x0y50-440ad1e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available Creal Springs IL Stay at this holiday home in Creal Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lake of Egypt and Goreville City Park are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) We had a lovely retreat in the Lemonaide cabin! It was a great spot close to the lake, and very relaxing. It seems the stairs to the dock are a work in progress, but we made it down the steep gravel walk without issue, and really enjoyed the fire pit. Hot tub was also a nice perk!"5 bedrooms" seemed ... Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=97413766&PinnedHotelID=97413766&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6168017) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=97413766&PinnedHotelID=97413766&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6168017) ![Cabin w/ Boat Parking Near Lake of Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93402300/93402289/83caca7e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabin w/ Boat Parking Near Lake of Egypt Creal Springs IL £128 7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Creal Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lake of Egypt and Goreville City Park are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews) This was perfect for a short stay while visiting family. Very cute cabin with everything we needed. Large yard around cabin was also wonderful for walking our dog. Nice fire pit area also. Very private. Hope to come back again. Always lots to do at the lake Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=93402289&PinnedHotelID=93402289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6168017) ![Lakefront at Lake of Egypt sleeps 10! Dock/2 kayaks 2 paddleboards!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35234600/35234589/c63fa461_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront at Lake of Egypt sleeps 10! Dock/2 kayaks 2 paddleboards! Creal Springs IL Stay at this holiday home in Creal Springs. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Lake of Egypt and Goreville ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews) The house was very dusty. Dishes needed to wash prior to using and the floors where really dirty.The 1/2 bathroom door needs to be fixed and the linen closet in the full bath you need to be 6 feet tall to open it from the very top. 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Additional terms may apply. ![Lake Front, Family fun- Sleeps 8, Newly modern remodeled 3bed/2bath private dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678700/91678618/21158642_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Front, Family fun- Sleeps 8, Newly modern remodeled 3bed/2bath private dock Creal Springs IL Stay at this holiday home in Creal Springs. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lake of Egypt and Goreville City Park are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews) Nice place, excellent location. Not far from Carbondale or the wine trail. The size was great too! Plenty of room! Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Creal-Springs-Hotels-Lake-Front.h91678618.Hotel-Information) ![Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97420000/97413800/97413766/w1024h582x0y50-440ad1e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available Creal Springs IL Stay at this holiday home in Creal Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lake of Egypt and Goreville City Park are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) We had a lovely retreat in the Lemonaide cabin! It was a great spot close to the lake, and very relaxing. It seems the stairs to the dock are a work in progress, but we made it down the steep gravel walk without issue, and really enjoyed the fire pit. Hot tub was also a nice perk!"5 bedrooms" seemed ... Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Creal-Springs-Hotels-Lakefront.h97413766.Hotel-Information) ![Lakefront Lake Of Egypt Sleeps 8 w/Dock/two kayaks and on 1 LEVEL!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33704300/33704253/43300954_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront Lake Of Egypt Sleeps 8 w/Dock/two kayaks and on 1 LEVEL! Creal Springs IL Stay at this holiday home in Creal Springs. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lake of Egypt and Goreville City Park are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews) Beautiful surroundings. Host was responsive and easy to work with. 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