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
eileen r
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: CARD
Lovely campground on a beautiful lake. All sites have electric and some are full hook-ups. The only downside is that many of the sites are very unlevel. They are asphalt but most have a downward slope. Despite that, we enjoyed our stay with a peekaboo view of the water at sunset.
Megan Y
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: NIGH
Great campground!
Ronald B
VerifiedOctober 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: EAGL
Good time
Nancy S
VerifiedOctober 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: NIGH
Nice campground, but the bathrooms/showers are very dated, and most sites are not at all level. The workers/staff were VERY helpful.
Ron S
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: NIGH
Excellent camp! We stayed in renovated B loop this time. Level waterfront sites and pristine bathrooms! Host secured our reserved sites. Great overnight stop! We've stayed here every spring and fall for about 8 years and have never been disappointed.
Greg B
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: NIGH
Would have given 5 stars but the old woman at check in was rude. Or just crabby. Or both. For goodness' sake, if you're having a bad day, don't take it out on innocent visitors who aren't familiar with where everything is located in the campground. Just answer the questions and try to smile.
Terry R
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: NIGH
Excellent Customer Service. Clean and quiet campground.
Nancy T
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BLUE
We chose site 48 online because it was waterfront and looked like a great location. When we arrived, we found that it provided wonderful views of the lake, but the site was sloped and would have required quite a bit of leveling for our truck camper. However, there was a ranger nearby, who told us we could switch to site 50, which was available. The views weren't quite as spectacular, but we enjoyed a glorious sunset, and the next morning, we took a very short walk through the woods next to us, to a nice beach. This campground is clean, well kept and provides beautiful views of Rend Lake. Next time we'll stay longer so we can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and see more of the lake.
Linda B
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: EAGL
This is a beautiful park - our sight 84 lakeside was perfect and is a wonderful place to camp. Lots of bicycle riding available in the area! I would highly recommend this campground!
Jennifer S
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: CARD
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Gun Creek Campground. I took my 8 & 4 year old grandkids there September 15-17 for their 1st ever camping trip. They absolutely loved the experience!! The entire campground was clean and mowed, the restrooms and shower house was clean and it was quiet at night. We will be going back in May, watching the calendar to open so I can book next year!!
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
