| Location | Shelbyville, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $16–$32/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (139 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 100 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 20A / 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 46 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Illinois RV parks with: Full Hookups · Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Opossum Creek, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights144 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights126 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Opossum Creek is a Recreation.gov campground in Shelbyville. It lists 46 RV or RV/tent sites and 17 tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. 12 sites have full hookups. Listed amenities include a dump station, a boat ramp and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 64 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 40 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 42 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 48 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 58 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 67 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 14 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 20 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 34 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 50 standard electric | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (139 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Love this place! The sites are big and bathrooms are always clean. The site Host are always so friendly and helpful ”
“Very nice campground. Easy to park on graveled sites. Site #1 that we had was very roomy. Very quiet. Camp host was very friendly. Would stay here again. ”
“We love camping here. Our host Connie was very helpful and super nice. The camp sites are always clean, so are the shower house and restrooms. The rangers are also friendly and informative. Thank you everyone for your hard work to make our stay enjoyable.”
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Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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Opossum Creek Recreation Area sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville a few miles north of the town of Shelbyville, where oak and hickory woods slope down to views of the lake's broad water. The campground contains 65 total campsites: 48 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and 17 tent-only sites, and most of the RV/tent sites have electrical hookups while several non-electric tent sites remain available for a quieter stay. Facilities at the campground include flush toilets and hot showers, a dump station for rigs, and a playground for children, plus an accessible fishing dock on a small, stocked pond specifically for anglers age 12 and under. The setting is shady and varied prairie flowers in spring and summer, a palette of red, orange and gold in fall and wildlife is common: songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors are seen along the shoreline, while cottontail rabbits, white-tailed deer, gray and fox squirrels, muskrat and mink move through the understory. Recreation at Opossum Creek ties directly into the larger Lake Shelbyville system. The lake supports year-round boat access and fishing for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill, and the campground is a convenient base for swimming at nearby beaches, picnics and day hikes. Hunting areas within a short drive attract hunters after quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock, and nearby attractions include Wolf Creek State Park, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge, the Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex and the privately owned Eagle Creek Resort with lodging and an 18-hole golf course. Practical details such as current fees, reservation windows and seasonal campground openings change from year to year; check the Lake Shelbyville or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website or call the park office before you go to confirm reservations and up-to-date policies.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| $16 |
| 76 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 75 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 16 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 21 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 32 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 39 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 41 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 22 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 13 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 18 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 43 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 45 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 63 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 15 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 17 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 19 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 46 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 59 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 68 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 81 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 25 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 28 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 35 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 37 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 38 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
| 44 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 49 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 57 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 11 standard electric | – | – | $16 |
| 27 tent only electric | – | – | $16 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Opossum Creek. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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