Gun Creek

Rend Lake

🏕️ CampgroundCarlyle LakeIllinois⭐ 4.4 (1161)

🟢 53 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9

Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 101 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.

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

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Gun Creek in Illinois has 53 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 NIGH #001

Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →sites BLUE #047, CARD #055

Wed Oct 7 – Fri Oct 92 nightsbook these dates →👥 NIGH #035 & NIGH #036 next to each othersites NIGH #035, #036

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, NIGH #001–NIGH #005 next to each othersites EAGL #065, #098, NIGH #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #017, #038, #039

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites NIGH #014

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, NIGH #001–NIGH #006 next to each othersites BLUE #042, #043, #044, #047, CARD #056, #057, #058, #059, EAGL #062, #065, #066, #068, #076, #077, #086, #088, #089, #091, #094, #098, NIGH #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #008, #009, #010, #013, #017, #020, #021, #023, #028, #031, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites BLUE #049, CARD #052, EAGL #085, #087, #090, NIGH #018, #024

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites BLUE #048, EAGL #093

📷 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 NIGH #001 — picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric — **Site NIGH #001** · picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric USACE

Campsite BLUE #047 — picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric — **Site BLUE #047** · picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric USACE

Campsite CARD #055 — picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric — **Site CARD #055** · picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric USACE

Campsite NIGH #035 — picnic table, fire pit, and extra parking to the left of cam — **Site NIGH #035** · picnic table, fire pit, and extra parking to the left of camUSACE

Campsite NIGH #036 — picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric, — **Site NIGH #036** · picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric,USACE

Campsite EAGL #065 — "v" shape camping area. electric is on the right, parking pa — **Site EAGL #065** · "v" shape camping area. electric is on the right, parking paUSACE

Campsite EAGL #065 — picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric — **Site EAGL #065** · picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric USACE

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 5.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ IONNA5.7 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger15.3 midirections →

⚡ Electrify America16.1 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Gun Creek over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 9–48 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–$30/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆1,138 ratings

5★726

4★268

3★85

2★43

1★16

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.0/4

Verizon2.9/4

T-Mobile2.9/4

Sprint retired1.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Gun Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Gun Creek?

Gun Creek 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 Gun Creek?

Campsite fees at Gun Creek run about $18–$30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Gun Creek when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Gun Creek 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 Gun Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Gun Creek over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 9–48 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 Gun Creek a good campground?

Gun Creek holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 1,161 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Gun Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Gun Creek, AT&T rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 365 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Gun Creek located?

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

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