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Gun Creek
Total sites: 100
Available Tonight: 48
Available this Weekend: 16
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 48
Available this Weekend: 16
Booking Window: 6 months
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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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Campsite Reviews (557)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 60% | |
| 4 star | 25% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@DeWayneM530111 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #27
Nice clean park with full hookups.
@JoAnnR7BBAFB75 · Camped on Aug 23, 2025 at Campsite #3
Convenient, easy access from interstate. Many activities close by. The only con was very late check in - 4 pm. Some sites are full hookups.
@MichaelA251288 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #24
Theres a new woman sitting in the booth. Not very nice. I think she makes up her own rules. I sure miss Jane!!!
@KimR9289112 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025 at Campsite #83
Great spot, clean shower house and restrooms and friendly staff! Definitely will be back!
@RickE4F6955329 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #23
This was a great place to stay. Initially we stayed because it was on our route to our destination. We liked it so much we stayed on the way back through. Our only complaint would be that the sites are definitely not very level.
@Louisz61F29028 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #41
Ants galore on this site anything we had outside was overcome with ants
@JoanneL5836520 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #15
Quick and easy entrance with online reservations. Loved the site and enjoyed our stay. Will return.
@marioj12F04F87 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #30
Site was very clean. Campground host was very friendly and helpful.
@StephS38761928 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #90
Stayed at 90. Giant tree over it gave shape. Very peaceful. Big space between sites. Mr. Dakota at check in gate extremely kind.
@JenniferB63832 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #59
Very nice and clean campground
@RicK5267194 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #22
Campsite and utilities clean, host was kind to give information about the area
@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Aug 2, 2025 at Campsite #48
The campground is really nice and well taken care of and that is a 5 star review, but many of the site pads have such a steep incline it is hard to level your camper so check the incline if able before you pick your site.
@Nicolette38032 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #91
Our camp spot was on a little slope, but it wasn't bad at all. The location was great. We were close to a bathroom and a playground so it was perfect for the kids. Overall we had a great time and even got to watch a meteor shower at night!
@RhondaM2764057 · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #25
The campground is nice; however, checking in after hours was challenging to know what to do.
@LowellS4483398 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #51
As always, nice parks clean
@DaveM7344120 · Camped on Jul 23, 2025 at Campsite #84
great halfway point for my usual South to North journey right off I-57. No hassle and beautiful. Want to come sometime when i have more time to explore.
@Debt6FA8D79FE1 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #36
Spacious with trees. Easy to get to. Went to a local diner called Mr. D's Drive in and Bonnie's Cafe (recommended per the check in lady). Huge golf ball on tower near the campsite entrance.
@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.
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