Coon Creek Campground
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About Coon Creek (IL)

Coon Creek is a large campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. Families enjoy the playground, swimming area and shaded campsites within the facility. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACEVisit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/

Available sites

179 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

179 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 26 ft
🚐 002, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 × 30 ft
🚐 004, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 × 30 ft
🚐 005, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 63 × 28 ft
🚐 006, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 75 × 30 ft
🚐 007, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 25 ft
🚐 008, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 30 ft
🚐 009, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft
🚐 010, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 75 × 30 ft
🚐 011, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 72 × 11 ft
🚐 013, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 32 ft
🚐 014, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 25 ft
🚐 015, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 × 11 ft
🚐 016, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 85 × 40 ft
🚐 017, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 90 × 30 ft
🚐 019, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 90 × 12 ft
🚐 020, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 83 × 28 ft
🚐 021, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 63 × 23 ft
🚐 022, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft
🚐 023, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 90 × 28 ft
🚐 024, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 × 20 ft
🚐 026, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 125 × 24 ft
🚐 028, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 75 × 16 ft
🚐 029, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 12 ft
🚐 030, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 75 × 25 ft
🚐 032, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 20 ft
🚐 033, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 034, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 035, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 036, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 037, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 038, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 040, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 25 ft
🚐 041, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 28 ft
🚐 042, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 25 ft
🚐 043, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 32 ft
🚐 044, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 35 ft
🚐 045, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 046, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 27 ft
🚐 047, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 27 ft
🚐 048, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 049, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 14 ft
🚐 050, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 26 ft
🚐 051, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 25 ft
🚐 052, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 28 ft
🚐 053, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 055, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 24 ft
🚐 056, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 28 ft
🚐 057, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 058, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 41 ft
🚐 059, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 060, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 28 ft
🚐 061, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 28 ft
🚐 062, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 90 × 10 ft
🚐 063, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 75 × 15 ft
🚐 064, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 95 × 10 ft
🚐 065, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 × 10 ft
🚐 066, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 11 ft
🚐 067, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 90 × 10 ft
🚐 069, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 10 ft
🚐 070, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 75 × 22 ft
🚐 071, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 12 ft
🚐 072, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 19 ft
🚐 073, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 23 ft
🚐 074, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 10 ft
🚐 075, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 × 10 ft
🚐 076, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 10 ft
🚐 079, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 13 ft
🚐 080, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 22 ft
🚐 081, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 95 × 12 ft
🚐 082, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 95 × 20 ft
🚐 084, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 10 ft
🚐 086, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 11 ft
🚐 088, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 20 ft
🚐 089, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 85 × 13 ft
🚐 090, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 15 ft
🚐 092, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 22 ft
🚐 093, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 75 × 17 ft
🚐 094, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 × 10 ft
🚐 095, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 90 × 10 ft
🚐 096, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 × 10 ft
🚐 097, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 90 × 11 ft
🚐 098, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 85 × 10 ft
🚐 099, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 10 ft
🚐 100, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 13 ft
⛺ 102, Loop: HLEG Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 103, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 26 ft
🚐 104, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 25 ft
🚐 106, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 110 × 11 ft
🚐 108, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 11 ft
🚐 110, Loop: HLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 105 × 13 ft
🚐 112, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 113, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 116, Loop: GLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 20 ft
🚐 117, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 85 × 24 ft
🚐 118, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 105 × 30 ft
🚐 120, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 × 17 ft
🚐 121, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 90 × 60 ft
🚐 122, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 30 ft
🚐 123, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 15 ft
🚐 124, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 126, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 130 × 19 ft
🚐 128, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 18 ft
🚐 129, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 30 ft
🚐 130, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 40 ft
🚐 131, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 20 ft
🚐 133, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 25 ft
🚐 134, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 × 25 ft
🚐 135, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 × 25 ft
🚐 136, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 25 ft
🚐 137, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 25 ft
🚐 138, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 25 ft
🚐 139, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 30 ft
🚐 143, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 19 ft
🚐 146, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 15 ft
🚐 149, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 150, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 30 ft
🚐 151, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 12 ft
🚐 152, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 153, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 155, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 12 ft
🚐 156, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 157, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 158, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 14 ft
🚐 159, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 18 ft
🚐 160, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 35 ft
⛺ 161, Loop: DLEG Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 163, Loop: DLEG Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 164, Loop: DLEG Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 166, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 20 ft
🚐 167, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 × 28 ft
🚐 169, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 30 ft
🚐 170, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 30 ft
🚐 171, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 35 ft
🚐 172, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 × 25 ft
🚐 173, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 × 15 ft
🚐 176, Loop: DLEG RV
Full hookups · 50 amp · 70 × 30 ft
🚐 177, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 12 ft
🚐 178, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 15 ft
🚐 179, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 35 × 18 ft
🚐 180, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 20 ft
🚐 181, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 40 × 20 ft
🚐 182, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 20 ft
⛺ 183, Loop: ELEG Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 184, Loop: ELEG Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 185, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 25 ft
⛺ 186, Loop: ELEG Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 187, Loop: ELEG Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 188, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 18 ft
🚐 189, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 13 ft
🚐 191, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 18 ft
⛺ 192, Loop: ELEG Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 193, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 20 ft
⛺ 194, Loop: ELEG Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 195, Loop: ELEG Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 197, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 80 × 15 ft
🚐 199, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 × 18 ft
🚐 200, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 18 ft
🚐 201, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 30 ft
🚐 202, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 25 ft
🚐 203, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 45 ft
🚐 204, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 25 ft
🚐 205, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 15 ft
🚐 206, Loop: ELEG RV
Full hookups · 50 amp · 65 × 30 ft
🚐 207, Loop: FLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 16 ft
🚐 210, Loop: FLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 40 × 18 ft
🚐 212, Loop: FLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 18 ft
🚐 215, Loop: FLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 15 ft
🚐 216, Loop: FLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 15 ft
⛺ 217, Loop: FLEG Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 218, Loop: FLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 219, Loop: FLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 220, Loop: FLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 15 ft
🚐 221, Loop: FLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 20 ft
🚐 225, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 226, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 227, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 228, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 229, Loop: ELEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp

Reviews

361 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Coon Creek Campground offers beautiful views, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciated the friendly staff and well-maintained grounds, with some sites providing easy access to the lake and nearby trails. While some campers noted issues with site leveling and occasional cleanliness concerns, overall experiences were positive, with many planning to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 361 reviews

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5 stars 67.0% (242)
4 stars 20.5% (74)
3 stars 8.3% (30)
2 stars 3.0% (11)
1 star 1.1% (4)

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Don T

Verified

September 25, 2022 Stayed at: 205, Loop: ELEG

Campsites are always clean and great staff.

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Gary N

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September 23, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: ALEG

Nice large camping spot. Easy to back into.

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Elisabeth G

Verified

September 19, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: ALEG

Check in and out was super easy. Facility is very clean. Lots of bathrooms. Super convenient store.

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Jeffrey B

Verified

September 19, 2022 Stayed at: 228, Loop: DLEG

Great place to camp, easy access to the lake, nice playground for kids plus a volleyball court and horseshoe pit. Hostess were very friendly and helpful.

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Robert W

Verified

September 14, 2022 Stayed at: 102, Loop: HLEG

Other than lake recreation, there is nothing to see but 'looking for Lincoln' witch turned out to be pretty cool, especially the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The bathrooms were nowheres as clean as other ACoE campgrounds I have been in. One must provide their own soap and hand drying gear and I never figured out how to wash my hands after using the toilot (the ones without showers) while using one hand to hold the wall button for water.

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Mary H

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 081, Loop: GLEG

We had a wonderful spot in the middle of several shade trees. We were even able to hang my hammock which helps with my joint issues. It was a very lovely experience.

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Janice C

Verified

September 9, 2022 Stayed at: 229, Loop: ELEG

The campground at Coon Creek is well cared for and the hosts were very friendly and helpful

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Rosemary C

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September 5, 2022 Stayed at: 149, Loop: DLEG

While camping at coon Creek I decided to tour the other 3 campgrounds. All were nice and offered different amenities. I would still choose Coon Creek because of the shade and distance between campsites. Restroom and shower facilities are good. Gate attendant was very helpful in moving me from a poor site (16) to a shaded secluded spot (149). Not as crowed as I thought they would be over a weekend. Little store just outside the campground was well stocked.

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Brian C

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September 4, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: ALEG

Very beautiful campground and extremely nice campsite. Host was very friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to come back again when we can spend more time.

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Jason M

Verified

September 4, 2022 Stayed at: 181, Loop: ELEG

Stayed at site 181. Nice site, only problem is table can’t be moved and the way the site is set up the table and fire pit are behind the RV instead of on the side with the door. Power is also down the steps and an extension cord may be needed if your cord is t very long. Other than that it’s a very nice campground.

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Location & Directions for Coon Creek (IL)

1989 State Hwy 16, Shelbyville, IL 62565-9378 United States

Elevation: 203 ft

Getting There

From Shelbyville, Illinois: Go 4.5 mi north of Shelbyville on State Route 128 to County Road 1750 N. Turn right (east) and drive 0.9 mi to County Road 1900 E. Make a left (north) and go 0.4 mi to County Road 1785 N. Turn right (east) and drive 1.8...

Nearest town

Shelbyville, IL - 9.2 mi

About 18 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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: October 23, 2026

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