Gun Creek Campground, IL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Gun Creek Campground in Franklin County is located 49 min northeast of Carbondale, IL with an elevation of 472 feet. There are a total of 100 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid March to the end of November. 99 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 25 sites have electric and water hookups. 74 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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@TinaH2927752 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #88
What a gem! Quiet and plentiful space for campers to enjoy the outdoors.
@AdeleLFA8BBDA2 · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #37
Wonderful stay! Very peaceful
@BonnyH750F0FB1 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #18
Beautiful campground with nice shade, full hookup and lots of wildlife that could be seen in mornings and evenings from campsite. The areas public areas were clean and well maintained.
@PeterF7272337 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #83
Nice campsite with slightly larger sites to make it not too crowded. We went during the week when it was more peaceful.
@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #27
This was the 5th consecutive year we have stayed here. We love this campground. This was the first year our great grandchildren were able to stay with us. They loved camping next to the lake & going over to the beach. For best choice of campsites remember to reserve early.
@GregB6149905 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #63
Very nice to stay
@PeterM4881533 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #84
Nice place
@BJB9442273 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #51
Nice level spot with trees for shade. Beautiful sunsets. They had a dumpster as well as water. Some sites had full hookups. Loved that the others had electricity. Bathrooms/showers need to be cleaned! There was no water access from the campground.
@KristinHC08F6F · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #32
Site 32 was beautiful with views of the lake through the trees. The slope is substantial and was an issue even in a 19 ft trailer.
@SandyA6C7D094B · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #30
The park is very nice and was quiet. Check in and out was a breeze. Site 30 is a little off level, but leveling the camper was manageable. Has a nice view of the water, mostly grass, and is a spacious site. The concreate pad has quite a large step off into the grass and a big rock at the corner of the concrete and asphalt that could be a trip hazard. Bug spray is a MUST as biting flies and gnats are abundant and very annoying! If you plan to bring your dog it would be good to put them on a lead because a skunk traveled through our campsite twice. I think they live nearby.
@Louisz61F29028 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #24
Starlink doesnot work there to shady Lawn was not mowed lots of mosquitoes
@RitaK461A22C2A · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #78
Gun Creek is one of our favorite camping spots. We had a very good time, some things we see that need some attention are, some of the camp spots could use some work
@SherryB7007703 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #14
Campground is quiet and peaceful. Sites are big and roomy! Staff is friendly! Enjoyed it so much!
@CynthiaA3A87AF · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #58
Great Clea campground. Good showers, quiet during the week. Beautiful lake views! Went to Marcum Beach also, very clean sandy beach! Will definitely camp there again.
@WilliamN571841 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #23
Our site (#23 Nighthawk Loop) was great. It was roomy and level, with a great view.
@NickD6864059 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #25
We love the campgrounds at Rend Lake. Gun Creek is one of our favorites. We stay two weeks every month for the season. Our only complaint ever, is that the grass is usually tall and needs cut. There can also be a lack of parking. Rend Lake is a huge asset for Southern Illinois.
@DavidR6871281 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #10
This campground is spacious but the facilities arent maintained all that well. Also it is infested with ticks. I get it being outside means there will be ticks but I was pulling several off of me each day here and that was on days I never left my site. I would be willing to go back if they could spray for ticks some. It was pretty bad. Also the chiggers are horrible here as well. Not as serious since they dont carry diseases
@DavidD5028320 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #11
would like to see more full hookups in the park. we had good cel signal. lots of places close by to eat
@SherrillP9803F · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #24
The campground is well maintained, quiet, prompt with reservations.We enjoy the area and the campers who frequent Gun Creek. Nothing to report as needing attention. Great job COE.
@chrysh03AC7524 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #48
The campground was very nice, the facilities were clean. check in was easy. My site was on the edge of the lake, very beautiful. However while I was enjoying my dinner and the lake view a whole family decided to invade my site and set up chairs and fish from my site! Really? How rude. do you just go play in your neighbors yard at home? ruined my evening.
@MichaelT862538 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #43
Nice and simple little park. BEWARE OF TINY CULDESACS! dragged a camper bumper in one of the pull through spots. Big dip going in and built (as an afterthought?) in a hill. Cludesacs to turn around are also extremely small and have no shoulders. I pulled a 42 ft 5th wheel. It was touch and go.
@RichardH338463 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #96
Great place! We have been many times and it has always been clean and well kept. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful.
@PatriciaC59210 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #50
The campground was really nice. We had a lake view spot. It was a quiet site. We went during the week. The bath house was nice. We will be back.
@MicheleW986936 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #23
Easy check-in. Site #23 is FHU and is level. We had a view of the lake and grilled outside on our own grill. There is a firepit. We did see a woodchuck as we were leaving in the morning.
@WilliamM589639 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #15
very clean campground and very friendly workers and camp hosts.

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