Gun Creek
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About Gun Creek
Gun Creek is a national park campground at Rend Lake in Franklin County, Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Gun 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 52 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 281 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Rend Lake include North Marcum Day Use Area, Dale Miller Youth, South Marcum Day Use, Spillway Group Area and South Marcum Campground.
Total reservations in March — 2023: 383 · 2024: 510 · 2025: 414
Location
Address
Whittington, Illinois
Coordinates
38.0786, -88.9303
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 977 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
North Marcum Day Use Area
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Dale Miller Youth
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South Marcum Day Use
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Spillway Group Area
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South Marcum Campground
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North Sandusky Day-use
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Gun Creek FAQ
How far in advance should I book Gun Creek?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Gun Creek?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Gun Creek. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Gun Creek right now?
Gun Creek is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Gun Creek located?
Gun Creek is located in Rend Lake, near Whittington, Illinois.
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