Coon Creek

About

Coon Creek is a large, well-developed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground situated on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois. The heavily forested facility provides 181 campsites, approximately half of which are reservable through Recreation.gov, with the remainder available first-come, first-served. All sites feature electric hookups (30 or 50 amp service), and select sites include water hookups. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and lantern hanger. The campground offers modern amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, and dump stations. Recreation opportunities abound with a swimming beach, boat ramp, 0.7-mile Hide N Seek nature trail, playground, basketball court, sand volleyball court, bicycle pump track, and amphitheater. Lake Shelbyville is renowned for fishing, with catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass, and bluegill all present. The surrounding oak and hickory forest provides ample shade and transforms into vibrant fall colors. Wildlife viewing opportunities include numerous species of songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, white-tailed deer, and various small mammals. Nearby attractions include Wolf Creek State Park, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge, and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex.

Directions

From Shelbyville, Illinois: Go 4.5 miles north on State Route 128 to County Road 1750 N. Turn right (east) and drive 0.9 miles to County Road 1900 E. Turn 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.