About Coon Creek (IL)
Number of accommodations: 179
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (272)
What Guests Are Saying
Coon Creek offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with clean facilities, well-maintained campgrounds, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the picturesque views of Lake Shelbyville and the quiet atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature lovers. However, some concerns were raised about the lack of fish cleaning stations, narrow parking spaces, and the need for improved arrival hours for campers without reservations.
What Guests Are Saying
Coon Creek offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with clean facilities, well-maintained campgrounds, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the picturesque views of Lake Shelbyville and the quiet atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature lovers. However, some concerns were raised about the lack of fish cleaning stations, narrow parking spaces, and the need for improved arrival hours for campers without reservations.
Review Summary
Carolyn S F
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ALEG
Very clean and quiet campgrounds! Well patrolled by rangers!
Chad and Maranda W
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: ALEG
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gayle c
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: ALEG
#15-Pull through site with slight slope but manageable, the best part is the walk down path (sorta steep :() to a beautiful beach and fishing spot! Close to water fill up and flush toilets!
kent j
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BLEG
Had a nice peaceful weekend. The grandchildren experienced some great time in nature. Was a beautiful weekend to see the stars!
Michael K
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 206, Loop: ELEG
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Diane G
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: GLEG
Review the sites of your camp hosts.
Andy L
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 217, Loop: FLEG
The view of the lake is picturesque and being able to walk down the water from the side was nice. The bathrooms were very clean.
Greg K
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: GLEG
It was a great few days, very clean and very quiet.
Jerry S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: GLEG
The experience we had with our stay was amazing! I loved the host ! We were treated like family ! The park was clean and so beautiful! The restrooms were kept clean , and no problems!
Sue C
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: ALEG
Well kept campground. Some restrooms could be updated. Excellent visitors center.
Location Coon Creek (IL)
Address:
1989 State Hwy 16
Shelbyville, IL, 62565-9378
United States
From Shelbyville, Illinois: Go 4.5 miles north of Shelbyville on State Route 128 to County Road 1750 N. Turn right (east) and drive 0.9 miles to County Road 1900 E. Make a left (north) and go 0.35 mile to County Road 1785 N. Turn right (east) and drive 1.75 miles to County Road 2075 E. Turn right (south) and go 1.7 miles to the facility.
The campground is accessible via State Route 128, which connects to nearby roads including County Roads. There are no interstates or major highways within 25 miles of the location.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.4514 / -88.7625
Elevation: 203 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
4PM
General
- Attention – Customers who do not arrive at the campground by on the day after scheduled arrival date will be No Showed. Please Review the R1S No Show policy for complete details.
- Must have a reservation prior to setting up on site.
- Must check-in at fee booth during normal operation hours.
- No alcohol permitted in beach area.
- Tent camping is always permitted, but not recommended for some sites
- One RV and three tents or four tents per site
- Two RVs and six tents, or eight tents for double sites
- The banks are steep and it may be difficult to get to the water from many sites
- No outside firewood allowed; obtain or purchase firewood at or near your camping destination and burn it on-site; firewood can carry invasive insects and diseases that destroy forests; learn more
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Last updated: July 11, 2026