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
Robert C
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: EAGL
Great campground. Clean, roomy, quiet. Definitely a great area. Will definitely camp here again if in the area.
Christopher A
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: NIGH
We were in site 32. We were camping in a fifth wheel rv. I would not recommend this site for rv camping. The grade was very steep and we could not correct it.
David H
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: BLUE
Beautiful location. Bluebird loop site 48 slopes down so much we were at the limit of our rig to get level.
Michael S
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: EAGL
Great park
Hosts were very nice and helpful.
Bryan Q
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: EAGL
84 has a wide waterfront view with a large yard which is protected by riprap/large rocks. Very nice site.
Patricia K
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: NIGH
Great spaces, had lots of room. If ever in that area again would definitely return
Debra C
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: NIGH
Nice site, long backed to the woods. Neighbor across the way had a barking dog. Very clean and quiet. We had a small campfire. Walked all thru the campground. Would like to come back and spend some time there.
Margie H
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: NIGH
Sites need rock, roads need to be wider and less tight curves
DEE F
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: NIGH
pad had more severe angle than anticipated so the wheels were off the ground. needed stones to make the stairs accessible
other than that excellent place to stay
Crystal M
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: NIGH
The ground is so unlevel that you can hardly walk. It rained and it looked like a swamp. Was not graveled so it was a muddy mess the entire time we was there.
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
