Johnson Creek Cg
Johnson Creek Cg is a national forest campground in Illinois.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 37.83445, -89.52056
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/shawnee/recreation/reca…
About Johnson Creek Cg
Located on a northwest finger of beautiful Kinkaid Lake, Johnson Creek Recreation Area offers a variety of outdoor activities. Here you will find something for everyone in the family, from camping and kayaking to hiking along the lake, biking the scenic roads and horseback riding. Camping trailer: non-electric Picnic tables Tent camping: non-electric Parking Toilets: vault toilets Boat ramp: suitable for small watercrafts
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ameren Illinois · 33 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 45 designated routes (24 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Johnson Creek - Primitive | National forest camping area | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| The Point | Private campground | 6.1 mi | — | — |
| Kinkaid Lake Campsites (Annual Lease) | RV park | 6.4 mi | — | — |
| Kinkaid Cabins & RVs | RV park | 6.6 mi | — | — |
| Ed Bottom Memorial Campground | Private campground | 6.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.