GUN CREEK
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 618-724-2493
- Coordinates
- 38.0786, -88.9303
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview 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. 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)
From the managing agency.
Is GUN CREEK free?
We do not have a fee on record for GUN CREEK. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to GUN CREEK?
GUN CREEK is at 38.0786, -88.9303. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- NORTH MARCUM DAY USE AREA2.1 mi
- DALE MILLER YOUTH3.1 mi
- SOUTH MARCUM DAY USE3.1 mi
- SPILLWAY GROUP AREA3.1 mi
- SOUTH MARCUM CAMPGROUND3.1 mi
- NORTH SANDUSKY DAY-USE3.7 mi
- SOUTH SANDUSKY DAY USE3.8 mi
- DAM WEST AREA (DAY-USE)4.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
