Coon Creek (Il)
Lake Shelbyville — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SHELBYVILLE, IL, IL
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$48 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (272 reviews)
Season: May through October
Coon Creek is a large campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. Families enjoy the playground, swimming area and shaded campsites within the facility. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/coon-creek-il to be notified when sites open up.
Large 180-site federal campground on Lake Shelbyville's western shore with clean facilities and a 4.7/5 rating from 194 Google reviews. Campers praise the uncrowded feel despite being busy on peak weekends, clean bathrooms, and private beach access from tent sites.
Wildlife alert: Spiny Softshell turtles, Painted Turtles, Mallards, Turkey Vultures, Yellow-rumped Warblers, White-throated Sparrows, and Groundhogs documented in the area.
Insider tips for Coon Creek (Il): Reserve tent-electric sites for private beach access and fishing opportunities. Book well in advance—it fills quickly even on busy weekends like Memorial Day. Most sites lack water/sewer hookups; only select sites have electric hookups.
Skip Coon Creek (Il) if: You need full hookups (water/sewer)—only electric available on select sites.. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May-October only.. You want to show up without reservations—federal campground books early..
Best time to visit Coon Creek (Il): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Off-peak weekdays — Book early as a federal campground with high demand, especially holiday weekends..
Nearby campgrounds: Opossum Creek (SHELBYVILLE, IL), Lithia Springs (SHELBYVILLE, IL), Lone Point (SHELBYVILLE, IL), Wilborn Creek (Group Camp) (SHELBYVILLE, IL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Coon Creek (Il)
Cell signal at Coon Creek (Il) (SHELBYVILLE, IL): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Coon Creek is a large campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. Families enjoy the playground, swimming area and shaded campsites within the facility. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryReserve tent-electric sites for private beach access and fishing opportunities.
Book well in advance
it fills quickly even on busy weekends like Memorial Day.
Most sites lack water/sewer hookups; only select sites have electric hookups.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Book early as a federal campground with high demand, especially holiday weekends.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Shelbyville, Illinois: Go 4.5 miles north of Shelbyville on State Route 128 to County Road 1750 N. Turn right (east) and drive 0.9 miles to County Road 1900 E. Make a left (north) and go 0.35 mile to County Road 1785 N. Turn right (east) and drive 1.75 miles to County Road 2075 E. Turn right (south) and go 1.7 miles to the facility.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Shelbyville fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Shelbyville before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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