Opossum Creek
OPOSSUM CREEK
Part of Lake Shelbyville
Overview
Opossum Creek Recreation Area has a quiet campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.
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Facilities
Most of the campsites have electricity and accommodate both RVs and tents, though there are several tent-only non-electric sites as well.Flush toilets, showers, a playground and dump station help create a comfortable camping environment.
Natural Features
Opossum Creek overlooks the lake shore and provides plenty of shade. Oak and hickory are the lake region's dominant tree species.Foliage turns a variety of red, orange, purple and yellow each fall, while prairie flowers dot the landscape in spring and summer.
Numerous species of songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors inhabit the lake area, as do mammals such as cottontail rabbit, white-tail deer, gray and fox squirrel, muskrat and mink.
Recreation
Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill.Opossum Creek provides a fishing pond for children age 12 and under with an accessible fishing dock. There are also several other ponds with farmed fish available around the lake.
Hunting areas located within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.
Nearby Attractions
Wolf Creek State Park, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.Important Notices
Attention – Customers who do not arrive at the campground by 4 p.m. on the day after scheduled arrival date will be No Showed. Please Review the R1S No Show policy for complete details.
Must check-in at fee booth during normal operation hours.
Must have a reservation prior to setting up on site.
- Tent camping is always permitted, but not recommended for some sites
- One RV and three tents, or four tents per site
- Two RVs and six tents, or eight tents per group site
- This campground has first-come, first-served sites
- The banks are steep and it may be difficult to get to the water from many sites
- No outside firewood allowed; obtain or purchase firewood at or near your camping destination and burn it on-site; firewood can carry invasive insects and diseases that destroy forests; learn more
- 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
- VISITOR CENTER - Ranger Station
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From Shelbyville, Illinois, take State Route 128 north for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto County Road 1650 N. Continue nearly a mile to County Road 1880 E. Turn right and travel 0.5 mile to County Road 1600 N. Turn right again and drive one mile into the Opossum Creek facility.
Contact Information
Phone: 217-774-3951
1989 State Hwy 16SHELBYVILLE, IL 62565
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 38, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 24, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 43, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 19, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 76, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 58, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 59, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 81, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 52, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 64, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 69, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 73, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 46, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 21, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 16, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 03, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 09, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 74, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 12, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 44, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 71, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 67, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 75, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 05, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 10, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 68, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 34, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 77, Loop OPOSSUM CREEK , Type Standard Electric
