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
Michael S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BLUE
Unusual check-in/check-out times. Had to chase down lady for tag to go on pole and never caught her. Park ranger had to bring to us after we had already set up. He seemed a little upset with us. Showers were great, lot was great, and view was amazing!! Very clean!
Tara P
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: CARD
Excellent
Jonathan V
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: EAGL
Very nice campground
Chris F
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: EAGL
Site 84 is the perfect waterfront location. But keep in mind that it is at an incline. And when you look at the map it looks like it’s not right next to the other sites but in reality site 83 is directly next to it. But the location makes it worth it.
JIM f
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: EAGL
The host greeted us when we came in . It was after dark and was told where our camp site was at and we went to the site and was starting to back i and he came down with a flash light and helped us get backed in a d set up. That was very nice and we loved our site and the camp ground. We will be back again!
Sherrie S
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: NIGH
Warning for 5th wheels, class A’s and longer campers. This site is a nightmare. I wish I’d seen the reviews before I had it booked and paid for. The site is so steep that when the camper went onto it, it skinned the back of the top of our truck gate. On the drivers side we had to tuck the camper in within 6” of the back in order to have the awning on the other side miss the other tree. The awning could only extend half way. And once we were in we weren’t able to level it because the front was as low as it would go and the back as high as it would go. Still not level. When lowering the steps only 1 leg was on the ground while the other leg had to have blocks. This site is a real ankle turner. Absolutely would not recommend this site.
BUT.. on a good note the bathrooms were immaculate. Probably the cleanest campground bathrooms I've ever seen. I hope this helps you not scratch up your truck. We had no idea until we were somewhat backed in.
Carmen D
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: NIGH
The lot we booked was shady, fairly level, had paved areas for our vehicles. Very nice, plan to book the same spot again.
John S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: NIGH
Campsite was great as always. We had the same site as last year. The staff was great & the facilities were in perfect condition. I love sitting out in the evening watching the sunset over the lake, through the trees. The campground was not filled this year as it had been the past two years.
Bill S
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: EAGL
Site 64 was good. No satellite signal but didn’t go for that. Facilities were all good and clean Would go agaric you can get reservations.
Susan J
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: NIGH
We love this campground! Paved sites with Full Hookups make it an easy stop. Wish the sites were a bit more level though! The lake is nearby. The dump station is convenient and I am glad that the dumpsters have been moved out of the RV sites and closer to the Dump Station.
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