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
Jana B
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: NIGH
Always beautiful. Was windy and chilly the first couple of days but still great.
Barbara C
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: BLUE
Very nice
William O
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: EAGL
Benn here several times-always a good experience!
Mary M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: NIGH
We have stayed here before and love Rend Lake. The fall is beautiful here, the host were very friendly as well as the bar at the Golf Club. The area was clean and others guest friendly.
Justin J
VerifiedNovember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: NIGH
While not on the water, this site offers some views of the lake when the campground is not full. The parking pad is very level and easy to access. Depending upon the length of your camper, and where the doors are located, your door could come out on an area that the site gravel is not level with the pad. The USACE had placed some additional gravel along the edge of the parking pad, so we did not have any of the issues noted in other reviews. While the fire ring and picnic table are not near the parking pad, they are not terribly inaccessible. The sites in this area of the campground offer ample space between campers. Shopping for last minute foods or smores supplies can be found at Walmart a few minutes away in the town of Benton. About 30 minutes away in the town of Marion you will find a Camping World (if you have issues with your camper) and a multitude of restaurants and stores.
Chris G
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: NIGH
We’ll kept camp grounds.
Brenda T
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: EAGL
Gun Creek is a very nice campgrounds. Very enjoyable stay and really quiet. Staff/volunteers are friendly and courteous.
Ronald B
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: NIGH
good & clean
Shawn M
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: NIGH
Loved it. Our space was flat and we had a great view of the lake!
N. Scott C
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: CARD
Great view of the lake. Beautiful sunsets.
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
