Opossum Creek is a national park campground at Lake Shelbyville in Shelby County, Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Lake Shelbyville around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Opossum Creek is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 100 ft.
Other campgrounds at Lake Shelbyville include Coon Creek (il), Lithia Springs, Lone Point, Wilborn Creek (group Camp) and Forrest W. Bo Wood.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 203 · 2024: 204 · 2025: 148
Address
Shelbyville, Illinois
Coordinates
39.4456, -88.7725
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
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Lake Shelbyville
Lake Shelbyville
Lake Shelbyville
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Lake Shelbyville
Lake Shelbyville
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