Coon Creek (Il)
Coon Creek (Il) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Illinois. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 39.45139, -88.76250
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 217-774-3951
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Coon Creek (Il)
Overview Coon Creek is a large campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. Families enjoy the playground, swimming area and shaded campsites within the facility. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing. Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/ Recreation Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. Coon Creek provides a boat ramp, and for those without a boat, several ponds with farmed fish are available around the lake. Hunting areas within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock. Visitors can also explore the lake shore on foot via a 0.7-mile Hide N Seek at Coon Creek nature trail within the Campground. The trailhead can be located across from the amphitheater near the main shower house. Facilities Coon Creek Campground is 100% reservable with 181 campsites. All sites are equipped with electric hookups. The facility has flush toilets, showers, a playground, bicycle pump t
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- MotoMart · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opossum Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.7 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Lithia Springs | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.2 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Litha Springs | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Lone Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.2 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Lone Point | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Robin Hood Woods Campground | RV park | 3.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.