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Coon Creek (Il)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SHELBYVILLE · Illinois · Lake Shelbyville
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Shelbyville |
| Location | SHELBYVILLE · Illinois · Lake Shelbyville · 39.45139, -88.76250 · Map |
| Sites | 180 public sites counted from the federal listing — 168 standard electric; 12 tent only electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 185 of 180 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 27 of 180 sites Sewer hookups at 27 of 180 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 27 of 180 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 99 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 173 sites · 30 ft: 172 sites · 35 ft: 168 sites · 40 ft: 157 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 5:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 183 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 217-774-3951 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-15.
From the official listing
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 track, basketball court, sand volleyball court, swimming beach, Hide N Seek Nature Tail, dump stations, and boat ramp.
Natural Features This facility overlooks the lake shore and is heavily forested with plenty of shade.
Oak and hickory are the lake region's dominant tree species, and foliage turns a variety of red, orange, purple and yellow each fall, while prairie flowers dot the landscape in spring and summer.
Numerous species of songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors inhabit the lake area, as do mammals such as cottontail rabbit, white-tail deer, gray and fox squirrel, muskrat and mink. Nearby Attractions Eagle Creek State Park, Little Illini & Chief Illini Hiking Trails, the city of Findlay, and Forrest Park in Shelbyville all provide great opportunities to explore Lake Shelbyville.
The nearby Hunter & Fishermen Parking Lots, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding, and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Coon Creek (Il)
SHELBYVILLE · Illinois · Lake Shelbyville
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | SHELBYVILLE · Illinois · Lake Shelbyville |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 185 · full hookups at 27 |
| Max RV | Up to 99 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 180 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233465 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.