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
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- 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
Rowan A
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: EAGL
Loved the location and the area. Easy access. Will definitely stay again!
Charles E
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: CARD
Excellent facility
Greg M
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: NIGH
Nice quiet camping. Easy in and easy out. Will definitely return. I stayed in a 33’ motorhome.
Pamela N
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: NIGH
Absolutely loved Gun Creek!!!
James C
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: NIGH
Nice park
Linda M
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: EAGL
We enjoyed our stay. We love staying a recreation.gov sites. We enjoy the views and most are on bodies of water.
Steven S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BLUE
Great site, nice park!
Michael P
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: NIGH
all good
Keith R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: CARD
Campground and campsite were amazing. Staff was very friendly as well. Will def be back when in the area again.
keith p
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: EAGL
We had a great site 83. Beware some sites are not very level, in fact very slanted.
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
