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Coon Creek (Il)

Lake Shelbyville

🏕️ CampgroundCarlyle LakeIllinois⭐ 4.5 (358)
Coon Creek (Il)
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🐕 Dogs: some sites only — 2 sites say no out of 185 with a published policy. Check the site before you book.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 24d ago.
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Coon Creek (Il) in Illinois is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America Firefly Grill23.9 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.1 midirections →
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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆358 ratings
5★239
4★74
3★30
2★11
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.8/4
Verizon2.8/4
T-Mobile2.8/4
Sprint retired3.2/4

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❓ Coon Creek (Il) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Coon Creek (Il)?

Coon Creek (Il) in Illinois takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Coon Creek (Il) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Coon Creek (Il) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Coon Creek (Il) a good campground?

Coon Creek (Il) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 358 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Coon Creek (Il)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Coon Creek (Il), AT&T rates highest at 2.8 out of 5 from 108 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Coon Creek (Il) located?

Coon Creek (Il) is located in Carlyle Lake, Illinois. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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