Heading down to Marion, Illinois for a baseball tournament? Whether your team is playing at the Oasis Sports Complex or Mtn Dew Park, Shawnee Trails Lodging has you covered with comfortable cabin rentals just a short drive from the action. Our duplex cabins and spacious family cottage give tournament families something no hotel can — room to spread out, a full kitchen to save money on meals, and a quiet retreat after a long day at the ballpark.
Why Families Choose Our Cabins Over Marion Hotels
Marion hosts dozens of youth baseball tournaments throughout the spring and summer, including USSSA events, the Colt World Series, the OVC Baseball Championship, and JP Sports tournaments at the Oasis Sports Complex. That means local hotels fill up fast and rates spike during tournament weekends.
Our cabins sit in Goreville, Illinois — roughly 15 minutes south of Marion right off Interstate 57. You get the convenience of being close to the ballparks without the noise and congestion of the hotel strip along the highway. After a day of games in the Southern Illinois heat, your players can cool off, cook dinner in a real kitchen, and crash without sharing a wall with the team next door.
What Our Cabins Offer Tournament Families
Our deluxe duplex cabins sleep up to six guests and come with a full kitchen, two bathrooms, a comfortable living area, high-speed WiFi, and a TV. The standard duplex cabins are a great budget-friendly option for smaller groups, with a kitchenette and cozy sleeping arrangements starting at just $129 per night. For bigger groups or multiple families traveling together, our two-story family cottage sleeps eight or more and has a full kitchen with all the amenities.
Every guest also has access to free parking, an outdoor fire pit, and a shared playground for younger siblings who aren’t quite ready for the travel ball life yet. And yes — we’re pet friendly, so the family dog doesn’t have to stay behind.
Close to the Ballparks, Close to Everything Else
When you’re not at the fields, there’s plenty to do in the area. Our cabins are located right next to Ferne Clyffe State Park — one of the most beautiful spots in Southern Illinois — with hiking trails, fishing, and stunning rock formations just steps from your door. Lake of Egypt is a 9-mile drive for fishing and boating. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail has nearly a dozen wineries within 30 minutes. And if the team wants to do something fun between games, Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour offers zip-lining through the forest just 9 miles away.
Marion itself has plenty of restaurants, shopping, and family-friendly spots along the Route 13 corridor.
Upcoming Tournaments in the Marion Area
Marion and the surrounding area host baseball tournaments nearly every weekend from April through August. Major events at Oasis Sports Complex and Mtn Dew Park include:
- USSSA youth tournaments (multiple weekends, ages 8U-17U)
- Colt World Series
- OVC Baseball Championship (college level)
- JP Sports events including the Thrillville Throwdown NIT, Show Me the Money Series, Summer Smash, Summer Sizzler, and State Championships
- Thrillville Thrillbillies Prospect League home games
Book Your Tournament Stay
Don’t wait until the hotel block fills up. Call us at 405-888-0997 or view our cabins and book online. Whether you need one cabin for your family or multiple cabins for the whole team, we can help you plan your stay.