Gun Creek
GUN CREEK
Part of Rend Lake
Overview
Congratulations! You've just discovered Rend Lake, the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Even a short visit to Rend Lake will impress you with the versatility of this magnificent area. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Wildlife in the area includes deer, turkey, fox, raccoon, opossum, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year. 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.Facilities
Reservations are required for all campsites withing Gun Creek Campground. Gun Creek Campground offers 100 reservable campsites and one large group picnic shelter. All campsites have electric hookups, and the campground offers a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking water in order to provide a comfortable camping experience for guests. A boat dock, boat ramp, and playground are also conveniently located within the campground.
Natural Features
Gun Creek sits along the Eastern banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois.Recreation
Take a leisurely morning stroll, ski or sail lake waters, spend the afternoon viewing inspiring art exhibits and end your day by the warm glow of a campfire under starry night skies. The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Boat, hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore at your leisure. If you prefer a little less nature, visit one of the resorts around the lake and delight in superb lodging and dining. Just minutes away you'll find golf, trap and skeet, arts, antiques, museums, wineries, and more.Nearby Attractions
Rend Lake Golf Complex, which includes a 27-hole golf course, restuarant, and lodge.Important Notices
Camping equipment is required to be placed on the campsite; one camper with a maximum of three tents or four tents per site are permitted. Sites may not be rented for parking of vehicles.
All campers MUST register with gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags.
- See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Available Activities
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Historic & Cultural Site - Historic & Cultural Site
- Boating - Boating
- Biking - Biking
- Kayaking - Kayaking
- Picnicking - Picnicking
Directions
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 618-724-2493
Rend Lake Project Office11981 Rend City Rd
Benton, IL 62812 12165 Golf Course Drive
Whittington, IL 62897
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 073, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 081, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 091, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 056, Loop CARD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop CARD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 076, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 071, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 067, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 088, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 096, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 086, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 083, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 089, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 097, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 094, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 057, Loop CARD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 079, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 064, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 063, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 065, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 062, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 100, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 099, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 077, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 080, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop CARD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site S10, Loop GUN CREEK DAY USE, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 059, Loop CARD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 060, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 069, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 085, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 075, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 061, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 098, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 093, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 068, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop CARD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 087, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 082, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 066, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 078, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 074, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 070, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 084, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop CARD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 072, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop CARD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop NIGH, Type Standard Electric
- Site 092, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 095, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 090, Loop EAGL, Type Standard Electric
