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About Coon Creek (IL)
Number of accommodations: 179
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (334)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
John G
VerifiedNovember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: BLEG
Park is great.]
Complaint: Our tax money pays for these parks. Every American holds a stake in these parks. These ACOE parks open the season way to late and close way to early.
John Gray
Mike R
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: ALEG
What a wonderful, peaceful location - make it one of your stops!
Jay H
VerifiedDecember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: GLEG
we just love it there
Michael S
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 176, Loop: DLEG
Boat ramp area needs to have a fish cleaning station. Also needs to have area for first come campers to come without reservations. Everyone makes reservations for the weekend and then no spots for campers coming in that may want to stay through a week to 14 days.
Kate M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 184, Loop: ELEG
Beautiful
Lisa G
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: ALEG
Host hours are not practical for arrival times, - was not friendly when checking in.
steve O
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: GLEG
Showers were ice cold!
lee d
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 185, Loop: ELEG
Love this campground and Lake Shelbyville. Very well kept campground
Brad C
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 205, Loop: ELEG
I have stayed in 205 for a couple weeks past two Mays. Love the site
Michael S
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 176, Loop: DLEG
Needs to have fish cleaning station. They had one for many years and it was always used. The fire pit on our site was rusted threw the metal. Needs new metal welded in or completely replaced. Campground needs to have a section for first come drive in campers.
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.
Elevation: 203 feet
9.2 mi drive to downtown Shelbyville (about 18 min)
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: September 9, 2026