Coon Creek (Il)

Lake Shelbyville

🏕️ CampgroundCarlyle LakeIllinois⭐ 4.5 (347)

🟢 20 open windows as of Sep 20 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 2 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 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 2h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 1 cancellation here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Coon Creek (Il) in Illinois has 20 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. 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

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, DLEG #133–DLEG #139 next to each othersites ALEG #001, #002, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #011, #013, #014, #015, #016, #020, #021, #022, #023, #024, #028, #029, #030, #032, #033, #036, #037, BLEG #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #046, #047, #049, #050, #051, #052, #055, #056, #058, #060, #061, #062, #063, #117, CLEG #118, #120, #121, #122, #123, #124, #128, #129, #130, DLEG #131, #133, #134, #135, #136, #137, #138, #139, #143, #146, #151, #152, #153, #155, #156, #157, #158, #160, #161, #163, #164, #166, #167, #169, #170, #171, #172, #173, #176, ELEG #177, #178, #179, #180, #181, #182, #186, #187, #188, #189, #192, #193, #194, #195, #197, #200, #202, #203, #204, #205, FLEG #207, #210, #212, #216, #218, #219, #220, #221, GLEG #065, #066, #067, #071

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites ALEG #026, DLEG #227

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 ELEG #183 & ELEG #184 next to each othersites ALEG #017, #019, #035, BLEG #048, DLEG #225, #228, ELEG #183, #184, #199, #201, #206, FLEG #215, #217, GLEG #113

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, ALEG #007–ALEG #011 next to each othersites ALEG #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #013, #014, #015, #016, #020, #021, #022, #028, #029, #030, #032, BLEG #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #046, #047, #049, #052, #055, #058, #062, #063, CLEG #118, #121, #122, #124, #126, #128, #129, DLEG #131, #133, #135, #136, #137, #138, #139, #143, #146, #150, #151, #155, #156, #157, #160, #161, #163, #164, #166, #167, #169, #170, #171, #172, #173, ELEG #178, #179, #180, #193, #194, #195, #202, #203, #204, FLEG #207, #220, #221, GLEG #065, #066, #071

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →👥 GLEG #069 & GLEG #070 next to each othersites ALEG #010, #038, CLEG #126, DLEG #149, #159, GLEG #069, #070, #116

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 1h agosites DLEG #150

Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites ELEG #177

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, FLEG #216–FLEG #219 next to each othersites ALEG #001, #002, #004, #005, #006, #017, #019, BLEG #048, #050, #051, #056, #059, #060, #061, #117, CLEG #120, #123, #130, DLEG #134, #159, #176, #225, #226, ELEG #181, #183, #186, #187, #189, #191, #192, #197, #200, #201, #205, #229, FLEG #210, #212, #216, #217, #218, #219, GLEG #064, #067, #070, #116

📷 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 #001 — Site 1 — **Site ALEG #001** · Site 1USACE

Campsite ALEG #001 — Site 1 Pad — **Site ALEG #001** · Site 1 PadMary Ann Coventry

Campsite ALEG #002 — Site 2 Pad — **Site ALEG #002** · Site 2 PadMary Ann Coventry

Campsite ALEG #002 — Site 2 Nearby Dumpster, Fee Booth, and Campground Entrance — **Site ALEG #002** · Site 2 Nearby Dumpster, Fee Booth, and Campground EntranceMary Ann Coventry

Campsite ALEG #004 — A photo of Site 004 of Loop ALEG at COON CREEK (IL) with Pic — **Site ALEG #004** · A photo of Site 004 of Loop ALEG at COON CREEK (IL) with PicTaylor Finks

Campsite ALEG #004 — A photo of Site 004 of Loop ALEG at COON CREEK (IL) with Ten — **Site ALEG #004** · A photo of Site 004 of Loop ALEG at COON CREEK (IL) with TenTaylor Finks

Campsite ALEG #005 — A photo of Site 005 of Loop ALEG at COON CREEK (IL) with Ten — **Site ALEG #005** · A photo of Site 005 of Loop ALEG at COON CREEK (IL) with TenTaylor Finks

Campsite ALEG #006 — Site 6 Utilities — **Site ALEG #006** · Site 6 UtilitiesUSACE

Campsite ALEG #006 — Site 6 Slight Slope — **Site ALEG #006** · Site 6 Slight SlopeUSACE

Campsite ALEG #007 — Site 7 — **Site ALEG #007** · Site 7USACE

⚡ EV charging nearby

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

⚡ Electrify America Firefly Grill23.9 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.1 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.2 midirections →

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

🏕️ 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.

Is Coon Creek (Il) a good campground?

Coon Creek (Il) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 347 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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