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About Gun Creek
Number of accommodations: 99
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Fishing
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Playground
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (727)
What Guests Are Saying
Gun Creek Campground offers beautiful lake views, well-maintained grounds, and spacious, clean campsites, making it a great spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Many reviewers praised the friendly staff and the campground's quiet atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and enjoyment. While some noted issues with outdated shower facilities and site leveling, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the campground's charm and convenience for camping trips.
What Guests Are Saying
Gun Creek Campground offers beautiful lake views, well-maintained grounds, and spacious, clean campsites, making it a great spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Many reviewers praised the friendly staff and the campground's quiet atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and enjoyment. While some noted issues with outdated shower facilities and site leveling, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the campground's charm and convenience for camping trips.
Review Summary
Margaret v
VerifiedNovember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: CARD
Nice visit
Richard W
VerifiedNovember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: EAGL
It was fast and easy
Terry W
VerifiedNovember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: NIGH
On site 21 nite loop. Very difficult to get my 40’ 5th wheel lever, ended up with right side wheels 2” off the ground and couldn’t use back set of steeps because bottom step was about 2’ above grade, had to place 3 1”mats at front door and still had high first step. Terrain around fire pit very unlevel, wife just had knee replacement and very scared of falling. Timbers barried created trip hazards. THIS SITE NEEDS MAjOR IMPROVEMENTS
Angela B
VerifiedNovember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: EAGL
Very Beautiful
gregg z
VerifiedNovember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: CARD
We had a great pull through site, clean bathrooms, and generally a clean campground. We will be back for a longer stay.
Ricky C
VerifiedNovember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BLUE
Nice area shower and rest room could use some updating but over all nice area
James M
VerifiedNovember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BLUE
My favorite Rend Lake campground is Gun creek. It’s quiet and grounds are well maintained.
Lynelle M
VerifiedNovember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: NIGH
This was a lovely park during our fall travels. Beautiful. We were sorry we didn't have an extra day to explore.
Brian R
VerifiedNovember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: EAGL
The hose at the dump station had the end cut off so couldn’t flush black tank
richard j
VerifiedNovember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: EAGL
Gun creek great host and gate attendant. Campground clean and well kept. Bath house was closed for the season so can’t comment there but last time there were clean but old . Favorite overnight between Memphis and Chicago.easy off and on the interstate.
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.
Elevation: 143 feet
2.7 mi drive to downtown Whittington (about 5 min)
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Last updated: September 4, 2026
