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Coon Creek (Il)

Lake Shelbyville

🏕️ CampgroundCarlyle LakeIllinois⭐ 4.5 (355)
Coon Creek (Il)
🟢 4 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9
Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 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 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Coon Creek (Il) in Illinois has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites ALEG #017
Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →sites GLEG #069
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, DLEG #155–DLEG #157 next to each othersites BLEG #043, #061, DLEG #155, #156, #157, #161, #163, #164, ELEG #194, #195, #204, FLEG #210
Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites DLEG #150

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite ALEG #017 — A photo of Site 017 of Loop ALEG at COON CREEK (IL) with Ele
Site ALEG #017 · A photo of Site 017 of Loop ALEG at COON CREEK (IL) with EleBrent Scroggins
Campsite ALEG #017 — Site 17
Site ALEG #017 · Site 17USACE
Campsite GLEG #069 — Site 69 Pad
Site GLEG #069 · Site 69 PadUSACE
Campsite GLEG #069 — Site 69
Site GLEG #069 · Site 69USACE
Campsite BLEG #043 — Site 43
Site BLEG #043 · Site 43USACE
Campsite BLEG #061 — Site 61
Site BLEG #061 · Site 61USACE
Campsite DLEG #155 — Site 155 Pad
Site DLEG #155 · Site 155 PadUSACE
Campsite DLEG #155 — Site 155
Site DLEG #155 · Site 155USACE
Campsite DLEG #156 — Site 156
Site DLEG #156 · Site 156USACE
Campsite DLEG #156 — Site 156 Pad
Site DLEG #156 · Site 156 PadUSACE
⚡ EV charging nearby

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

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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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Coon Creek (Il) over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $18–$48/nightStandard ElectricTent Only Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆347 ratings
5★232
4★70
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&T2.9/4
Verizon2.8/4
T-Mobile2.7/4
Sprint retired3.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ 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 much does it cost to camp at Coon Creek (Il)?

Campsite fees at Coon Creek (Il) run about $18–$48/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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.

How often do campsites open up at Coon Creek (Il)?

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Coon Creek (Il) over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Coon Creek (Il) a good campground?

Coon Creek (Il) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 355 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 2.9 out of 5 from 107 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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