About Gun Creek
Number of accommodations: 99
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (613)
What Guests Are Saying
Gun Creek is a well-maintained campground with stunning views, friendly staff, and clean facilities, making it a highly recommended destination for campers. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, spacious sites, and clean restrooms, with several noting the exceptional cleanliness of the fire pits. While some minor issues like tall grass and occasional maintenance concerns were mentioned, the overall positive experiences highlight Gun Creek as a desirable location for camping.
What Guests Are Saying
Gun Creek is a well-maintained campground with stunning views, friendly staff, and clean facilities, making it a highly recommended destination for campers. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, spacious sites, and clean restrooms, with several noting the exceptional cleanliness of the fire pits. While some minor issues like tall grass and occasional maintenance concerns were mentioned, the overall positive experiences highlight Gun Creek as a desirable location for camping.
Review Summary
dave M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: EAGL
great halfway point for my usual South to North journey right off I-57. No hassle and beautiful. Want to come sometime when i have more time to explore.
John S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: NIGH
This was the 5th consecutive year we have stayed here. We love this campground. This was the first year our great grandchildren were able to stay with us. They loved camping next to the lake & going over to the beach. For best choice of campsites remember to reserve early.
Adele L
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: NIGH
Wonderful stay! Very peaceful
Tina H
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: EAGL
What a gem! Quiet and plentiful space for campers to enjoy the outdoors.
richard j
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BLUE
Had a pullthru one night as a stop over .camp ground almost empty on a wensday nite. Clean and quite on and off interstate quickly. Use the every 2months Memphis to Chicago run. Just don’t like weekend policy of 2 nights minimum. But at the he price it’s great.
Bonny H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: NIGH
Beautiful campground with nice shade, full hookup and lots of wildlife that could be seen in mornings and evenings from campsite. The areas public areas were clean and well maintained.
Peter F
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: EAGL
Nice campsite with slightly larger sites to make it not too crowded. We went during the week when it was more peaceful.
Mark J
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: NIGH
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Greg B
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: EAGL
Very nice to stay
Nick D
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: NIGH
We love the campgrounds at Rend Lake. Gun Creek is one of our favorites. We stay two weeks every month for the season. Our only complaint ever, is that the grass is usually tall and needs cut. There can also be a lack of parking. Rend Lake is a huge asset for Southern Illinois.
Location Gun Creek
Address:
Gun Creek Campground
Whittington, IL, 62897
United States
From I-57 take exit 77 and turn west on Route 154. Turn left onto Gun Creek Trail/Larry Foster Parkway, then right onto Golf Course Road. Continue 1/2 mile to park entrance.
Gun Creek Campground is accessible from I-57 via exit 77, approximately 1 mile away. Illinois Route 154 runs directly in front of the campground, providing further access.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0786 / -88.9303
Elevation: 143 feet
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
