Gun Creek

Photo · USACE

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

101Sites

99 ftMax rig

The place

Gun Creek Campground is located on the eastern shore of Rend Lake— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois. Recreation Gun Creek Campground is conveniently located near the Gun Creek Day Use Area, which includes a boat ramp and a reservable picnic shelter. Keep reading

The area offers abundant opportunities for boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and general outdoor exploration. Additional recreation features around Rend Lake include the Rend Lake Bike Trail, an archery complex with a 3D trail and elevated shooting platform, a dog park with a swimming feature, and two public swimming beaches (including the pet-friendly North Marcum Beach). Facilities Gun Creek Campground offers 98 reservable campsites equipped with electric hookups, a picnic table, and a firepit. The campground offers a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking water to provide a comfortable camping experience for guests. A playground is also conveniently located within the Nighthawk and Eagle camping loops. Natural Features The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Woodland areas are made up of hickory, oak, and beautiful maples providing habitat to white-tail deer, turkeys, racoons, and many more native species. The shorelines are an excellent viewing area for waterfowl, shorebirds, and bank fishing our known crappie population. Nearby Attractions Rend Lake Golf Complex, which includes a 27-hole golf course, restaurant, and lodge. Rend Lake Shooting Complex Rend Lake Archery Complex Rend Lake Mountain Bike Trail Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park North Marcum Day Use (Beach and Boat Ramp)

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 101

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
BLUE	041	standard electric	62 ft	30/50
BLUE	042	standard electric	89 ft	30/50
BLUE	043	standard electric	81 ft	30/50
BLUE	044	standard electric	82 ft	30/50
BLUE	045	standard electric	82 ft	30/50
BLUE	046	standard electric	78 ft	30/50
BLUE	047	standard electric	64 ft	30/50
BLUE	048	standard electric	72 ft	30/50
BLUE	049	standard electric	77 ft	30/50
BLUE	050	standard electric	95 ft	30/50
BLUE	051	standard electric	99 ft	30/50
CARD	052	standard electric	77 ft	30/50	yes
CARD	053	standard electric	72 ft	30/50
CARD	054	standard electric	81 ft	30/50
CARD	055	standard electric	68 ft	30/50
CARD	056	standard electric	85 ft	30/50
CARD	057	standard electric	83 ft	30/50
CARD	058	standard electric	86 ft	30/50
CARD	059	standard electric	99 ft	30/50
EAGL	060	standard electric	71 ft	30/50
EAGL	061	standard electric	70 ft	30/50
EAGL	062	standard electric	80 ft	30/50	yes
EAGL	063	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
EAGL	064	standard electric	62 ft	30/50
EAGL	065	standard electric	53 ft	30/50
EAGL	066	standard electric	71 ft	30/50
EAGL	067	standard electric	50 ft	30/50
EAGL	068	standard electric	59 ft	30/50
EAGL	069	standard electric	47 ft	30/50
EAGL	070	standard electric	84 ft	30/50
EAGL	071	standard electric	41 ft	30/50
EAGL	072	standard electric	70 ft	30/50
EAGL	073	standard electric	43 ft	30/50
EAGL	074	standard electric	65 ft	30/50
EAGL	075	standard electric	63 ft	30/50
EAGL	076	standard electric	51 ft	30/50
EAGL	077	standard electric	63 ft	30/50
EAGL	078	standard electric	68 ft	30/50
EAGL	079	standard electric	64 ft	30/50
EAGL	080	standard electric	68 ft	30/50
EAGL	081	standard electric	55 ft	30/50
EAGL	082	standard electric	71 ft	30/50
EAGL	083	standard electric	71 ft	30/50
EAGL	084	standard electric	72 ft	30/50
EAGL	085	standard electric	64 ft	30/50
EAGL	086	standard electric	83 ft	30/50
EAGL	087	standard electric	76 ft	30/50
EAGL	088	standard electric	77 ft	30/50
EAGL	089	standard electric	70 ft	30/50	yes
EAGL	090	standard electric	72 ft	30/50
EAGL	091	standard electric	65 ft	30/50
EAGL	092	standard electric	75 ft	30/50
EAGL	093	standard electric	69 ft	30/50
EAGL	094	standard electric	78 ft	30/50
EAGL	095	standard electric	71 ft	30/50
EAGL	096	standard electric	72 ft	30/50
EAGL	097	standard electric	78 ft	30/50
EAGL	098	standard electric	79 ft	30/50
EAGL	099	standard electric	70 ft	30/50
EAGL	100	standard electric	75 ft	30/50	yes

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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