Coon Creek Campground

Coon Creek is a large campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois.

Facilities

Coon Creek has 181 campsites, about 50 percent of which are reservable. All sites are equipped with electric hookups. The facility has flush toilets, showers, a playground, swimming beach, dump station and boat ramp.

Nearby attractions

Wolf Creek State Park, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.

Natural feaures

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.

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 nature trail within the facility.

Driving directions to Coon Creek Campground

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.

Location and contact info

County Highway 42, IL 62565

For campground inquires, please call:217-774-3951

Coon Creek Campground details

Checkin time: 5:00 PM
Checkout time: 4:00 PM
Max num of people: 8
Max num of vehicles: 2
Max vehicle length: 55
Pets allowed
Campfire allowed
Site rating: Preferred

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Amenities at Coon Creek Campground

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Shade

RV Hookups
Electricity hookup
Sewer hookup
Water hookup

supplies
Picnic table
Grills/Fire ring
Fire pit

Activities at Coon Creek Campground

Camping

Hiking

Visitor center

Boating

Fishing

Swimming site

Day use area

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