Army Corps of Engineers · Rend Lake

Gun Creek

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. 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.

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picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric to the right of pad. — USACE

Campsites

Standard with electric	100
group shelter electric	1
Total	101

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Sewer hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 99 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From I-57 take exit 77 and turn west on Route 154. Turn left onto Gun Creek Trail/Larry Foster Parkway, then right onto Golf Course Road. Continue 1/2 mile to park entrance.

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Rend Lake

North Marcum Day Use Area

2.1 miles away

3.1 miles away

3.1 miles away

3.1 miles away

South Marcum Campground

IL · 160 sites

3.1 miles away

Reservable

Rend Lake

North Sandusky Day-Use

IL · 2 sites

3.7 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.