Gun Creek

Rend Lake

🏕️ CampgroundCarlyle LakeIllinois⭐ 4.4 (1138)

🟢 64 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h 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 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Gun Creek in Illinois has 64 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. 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

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →sites BLUE #051, CARD #055, #057, #059, EAGL #069, #073, #091, #095, NIGH #001, #012, #014, #016, #035, #038

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites NIGH #032

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, EAGL #074–EAGL #076 next to each othersites BLUE #043, #048, CARD #052, #053, #056, #058, EAGL #067, #068, #071, #072, #074, #075, #076, #078, #080, #082, #083, #084, #086, #087, #092, #097, #100, NIGH #002, #003, #008, #023

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites EAGL #096

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites EAGL #063, #081, NIGH #015, #026

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites EAGL #088, #098, NIGH #005, #019, #034, #036, #039

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites NIGH #018

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites EAGL #085, NIGH #004, #009

📷 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 BLUE #051 — picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric — **Site BLUE #051** · picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric USACE

Campsite BLUE #051 — pull through electric site — **Site BLUE #051** · pull through electric siteUSACE

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 CARD #057 — picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric — **Site CARD #057** · picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric USACE

Campsite CARD #059 — Pull through type site with picnic table and fire pit on the — **Site CARD #059** · Pull through type site with picnic table and fire pit on theUSACE

Campsite CARD #059 — site is directly across from a showerhouse — **Site CARD #059** · site is directly across from a showerhouseUSACE

Campsite EAGL #069 — picnic table, fire pit, and electric to the right of camp pa — **Site EAGL #069** · picnic table, fire pit, and electric to the right of camp paUSACE

Campsite EAGL #073 — This site is nestled in the trees with the picnic table and — **Site EAGL #073** · This site is nestled in the trees with the picnic table and USACE

🔭 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–$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.

Is Gun Creek a good campground?

Gun Creek holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 1,138 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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