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 B
VerifiedNovember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: NIGH
Great place to camp, we just had our 38th deer camp there, a far cry from its humble beginning! Thanks for a wonderful experience U.S. Army Corps of Engineers!
David K
VerifiedNovember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: CARD
This is our favorite campground in S. IL and we stay as often as we can. That said, not always is our favorite campsites available due to the popularity of this campground. Our site this time was not level in multiple angles and we were pelted by thousands of acorns. Obviously, our favorite campsite is mostly level and acorn-free. Just a warning to November campers, do not be afraid to look out your window to see dozens of deer hanging from the trees at many campsites for you are in the middle of a local hunting season nearby. We know the infrastructure is subject to a lot of wear and tear. Make sure you bring waterproof shoes when connecting to the freshwater supply at the dump station and plumbing leaks have necessitated reaching 3-5 feet to attach your water hose or to turn on/off the water. I had to step in a pool of water 8 feet wide to connect/disconnect my hoses and from memory, this has been several years now in a row during our visits. I wish that more campsites had been more level, some of their other newer properties got this right, and some of the older properties seemed to be built by non-RVers in the sense that LEVEL wasn't a prime design criterion. Nonetheless, we love this campground and have stayed here on and off for many years now.
Connie C
VerifiedNovember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: NIGH
Great site well maintained
Mark A
VerifiedNovember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: NIGH
Had a very nice time at Gun Creek. Though substantially side-sloping, the site was spacious and had a great view of the lake.
Marie P
VerifiedNovember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: NIGH
great campground!
Kathryn B
VerifiedNovember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BLUE
Nice clean campground on beautiful lake. Extended my stay. Only complaints were the restrooms. No soap and hand dryers didn't work. Showered in them but was a little questionable-shower shoes a must. Couldn't figure out how to get hose to work at dump station, but I'm a newb. Site not exactly level but close enough. Tmobile strength good enough to stream. Would stay again.
Gerald N
VerifiedNovember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: EAGL
Always have a good timer
Diane A
VerifiedNovember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: NIGH
I only spent one night on my on my drive through. The lady at the front was friendly and helpful. The sites are close, but it was quiet. There was some highway noise, but not loud enough to be a bother. I would definitely return.
Francis W
VerifiedNovember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: CARD
Pull throughs are very few and difficult to negotiate. Bathrooms were a little rough but reasonably clean. Beautiful setting.
chris s
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: EAGL
Bathrooms very clean and camping was quiet and clean.
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
