About Gun Creek
Number of accommodations: 99
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Patrick S
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: EAGL
ok
Michael S
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: NIGH
The park gets 5 stars. 4-Star rating is due to traffic/airplane/train noise. Otherwise an outstanding park.
Brian D
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: CARD
Overall, love this campground! We've been coming here for years. The shower house is really showing it's age, but my biggest issue was the standing water that's left after cleaning. If the excess water was squeegeed to the drain that would be fine.
Erin C
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: NIGH
The campground was beautiful. We stayed right next to the lake, and were able to watch the eclipse right from our campsite. It looked like a wonderful place to kayak, and I wish I would have brought ours. They had a building with about 10 different shower rooms near us, which were clean and not busy, despite the campground being full.
Jeanne S
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: EAGL
Nice waterfront site, nearly level (83)
Cathy G
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BLUE
Nice park. Well managed during the eclipse. Would have liked it better if there were hiking trails close by.
Donald G
VerifiedApril 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: EAGL
Very nice park. Some sites are sloped so if a level rig is important to you best to scout it out before you commit.
Jennifer D
VerifiedApril 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: CARD
Site 55 has a perfect view of the lake. The area was clean and peaceful! I would stay there again!
Mike K
VerifiedApril 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: EAGL
Positives: Easy check in/out, hot showers, lake views, functional electric Negatives: The combination of showers and bathroom unit is convenient, however the humidity renders the TP useless. Multiple sloped/unlevel campsites/pads ( Be careful during selection)
Debra M
VerifiedApril 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: EAGL
Always love Gun Creek. The water front spots always require a good deal of leveling, but even though I know that, I can't stop booking them. The view is so amazing. There are a large number of full hook ups at this park further inside the park as well. Spaces are large and loops are curved so you feel like you are just with a small group of people. This campground is not close to the Visitor Center and you have to drive there. There are bike and hiking paths and so many trees. One of our favorite places. Internet is good.
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 4, 2026