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
Lori B
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: EAGL
Campground very clean, we’ll maintained. Bathroom and showers also clean.
George B
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: EAGL
No shade ,too hot in summer. But good in Spring or fall.
Nina C
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: BLUE
Very beautiful spot.
No water hookup but water available
The lake is stunning
Pam N
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: CARD
Beautiful park, very convenient to the interstate. Some sites don’t have water hook-up, so be sure to fill your fresh water tank. Clean bathrooms and well-maintained park.
Autumn T
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: CARD
There is a beach at North Marcum, hiking spots, playgrounds, plenty to do. Walmart down in Benton for necessities.
Bobbie N
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: NIGH
We love camping at Gun Creek. It’s quiet and has lots of room for the kids to ride their bikes. Most sites are easy to set up your camper there are only a few that are to steep and a few (site #5) that your campfire is directly next to your neighbors camper. Just do a site search before booking.
Ron H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: EAGL
Site#61 was significantly unlevel: side 2 side was good but back of site was quite a bit lower than front requiring 5 blocks under each of the auto leveling rear jacks. An Old concrete picnic table was obviously unmovable and uncomfortable. Fire pit was old and in poor condition. Site had a nearly 6 in. drop from RV pad to surrounding ground where picnic table & fire pit are. and entire site was sloped considerably downhill toward back of the site. Verizon cell service was spotty ranging from occasionally no service to 1-2Mbps 4G download speeds generally suitable for normal phone pc use like email & web browsing with occasional windows when video streaming works if you can tolerate frequent service interruptions. Showers located on site loop were good but nearby main shower-house was tiny showers with no restroom or sink facilities and antique showers that got everything in the room wet if not kept in a waterproof bag
David T
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: NIGH
Campground was very clean and well maintained. Bicycle trails were a huge plus. Some campsites were close to the lake with sandy beach areas behind them which made it easy to launch a kayak.
Marie M
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: NIGH
By Rend Lake golf course. Nice biking/hiking trails. Easy access off I57. Level sites. Full hook ups avail.
Lisa H
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: NIGH
We enjoy our stay everytime we camp!
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
