Coon Creek
Open seasonally from early May through mid-October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; approximately half the sites are first-come, first-served. Outside firewood is prohibited; purchase locally. Alcohol prohibited in beach area.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 9:30PM CDT until June 11 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
SVRILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois... Southeastern Shelby County in central Illinois... Southwestern Cumberland County in east central Illinois... Northern Effingham County in south central Illinois... * Until 1015 PM CDT. * At 930 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Beecher City, or 13 miles south of Shelbyville, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Stewardson and Shumway around 935 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Jewett and Greenup. This includes the following highways... Interstate 57 between mile markers 154 and 172. Interstate 70 between mile markers 81 and 118.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 9:24PM CDT until June 11 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
SVRILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Coles County in east central Illinois... Edgar County in east central Illinois... Southeastern Moultrie County in central Illinois... Clark County in east central Illinois... Southeastern Shelby County in central Illinois... Cumberland County in east central Illinois... Douglas County in east central Illinois... * Until 1030 PM CDT. * At 924 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sadorus to near Stewardson, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Mattoon, Tuscola, Arcola, Neoga, Villa Grove, Camargo, Humboldt, and Lerna around 930 PM CDT. Charleston, Toledo, and Janesville around 935 PM CDT. Greenup, Oakland, Newman, and Rardin around 940 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include Ashmore, Westfield, Brocton, Casey, Kansas, Hume, Martinsville, Paris, Chrisman, Edgar County Airport and Marshall. This includes the following highways... Interstate 57 between mile markers 172 and 217. Interstate 70 between mile markers 116 and 119, and between mile markers 121 and 154.
Tornado Watch issued June 11 at 8:58PM CDT until June 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
TORNADO WATCH 318 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHRISTIAN MACON SHELBY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN COLES DOUGLAS EDGAR MOULTRIE PIATT VERMILION THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHAMPAIGN, CHARLESTON, DANVILLE, DECATUR, MATTOON, MONTICELLO, PARIS, SHELBYVILLE, SULLIVAN, TAYLORVILLE, TUSCOLA, AND URBANA.
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18 - $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 90ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (217) 774-3951 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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