About Coon Creek (IL)
Number of accommodations: 179
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (272)
What Guests Are Saying
Coon Creek offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with clean facilities, well-maintained campgrounds, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the picturesque views of Lake Shelbyville and the quiet atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature lovers. However, some concerns were raised about the lack of fish cleaning stations, narrow parking spaces, and the need for improved arrival hours for campers without reservations.
What Guests Are Saying
Coon Creek offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with clean facilities, well-maintained campgrounds, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the picturesque views of Lake Shelbyville and the quiet atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature lovers. However, some concerns were raised about the lack of fish cleaning stations, narrow parking spaces, and the need for improved arrival hours for campers without reservations.
Review Summary
Randy S
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BLEG
We always enjoy going to Coon Creek.
It is one of our favorite camp grounds.
Jeff M
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 159, Loop: DLEG
My 3 night mid week stay was great ! Quiet campground and very clean facilities .
Lisa K
VerifiedMay 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: GLEG
We had a great stay at Coon Creek. Can't wait to come back.
Dwayne B
VerifiedMay 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: ALEG
Nice big secluded sites. New facilities. Pretty. Only complaint is weird fire/grill thing and it’s placement.
Debbie C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 200, Loop: ELEG
Friendly and helpful host! This #200 good spot .!!.has a path to the lake..wish it was full hookup..only has 30amp hookup...will return 2023!!
Joren & Alison D
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: ALEG
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Christopher C
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 199, Loop: ELEG
The first part was the warmth of the attendants when you check in or out. Very nice people!!! The complete campground is nice and neat and well maintained. The overall experience is a WOW!
Dawei S
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 217, Loop: FLEG
Great place to stay! We did not catch any fish though LOL
Kevin P
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BLEG
Clean, gorgeous, & totally enjoyable! We truly enjoyed our stay
Peter F
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: ALEG
Nice place, excellent hosts.
Location Coon Creek (IL)
Address:
1989 State Hwy 16
Shelbyville, IL, 62565-9378
United States
From Shelbyville, Illinois: Go 4.5 miles north of Shelbyville on State Route 128 to County Road 1750 N. Turn right (east) and drive 0.9 miles to County Road 1900 E. Make a left (north) and go 0.35 mile to County Road 1785 N. Turn right (east) and drive 1.75 miles to County Road 2075 E. Turn right (south) and go 1.7 miles to the facility.
The campground is accessible via State Route 128, which connects to nearby roads including County Roads. There are no interstates or major highways within 25 miles of the location.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.4514 / -88.7625
Elevation: 203 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
4PM
General
- Attention – Customers who do not arrive at the campground by on the day after scheduled arrival date will be No Showed. Please Review the R1S No Show policy for complete details.
- Must have a reservation prior to setting up on site.
- Must check-in at fee booth during normal operation hours.
- No alcohol permitted in beach area.
- Tent camping is always permitted, but not recommended for some sites
- One RV and three tents or four tents per site
- Two RVs and six tents, or eight tents for double sites
- The banks are steep and it may be difficult to get to the water from many sites
- No outside firewood allowed; obtain or purchase firewood at or near your camping destination and burn it on-site; firewood can carry invasive insects and diseases that destroy forests; learn more
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Last updated: July 11, 2026