Opossum Creek Campground, Illinois

Opossum Creek Campground Description

Lake Shelbyville is a favorite destination for fishermen seeking largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, bluegill, channel catfish, walleye, and muskie. The lake offers hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, squirrel, quail, pheasant, mourning dove, rabbit and waterfowl. Opossum Creek Recreation Area is located north of the city of Shelbyville on the west side of the lake. Opossum Creek has 51 electric sites and 28 non-electric sites, of which 66 are reservable. Opossum Creek has flush toilets, showers, a playground, a trailer dump station, and a boat ramp. For more information about Lake Shelbyville, please visit our web site at www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Shelbyville/.

Opossum Creek Campground Services

Within Facility, Accessible Fishing, Accessible Restroom, Boat Launch Ramp, Comfort Station, Dump Station, Flush Toilet, Playground, Potable Water, Showers, Telephone

Opossum Creek Campground Alerts

Tent camping is always permitted, but for some sites not recommended. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays. This campground has first-come, first-serve sites. Opossum Creek opens May 21 and closes September 8, 2009. The camping fee in Opossum Creek is $16 per night for single sites and $32 per night for double sites. 1 RV and 3 tents OR 4 tents are permitted for all single sites. 2 RV's and 6 tents OR 8 tents are permitted for all double sites. Some sites will not accommodate this much equipment. Check individual site notes. The banks are steep and it may be difficult to get to the water from many sites.

Opossum Creek Campground Directions

Opossum Creek (IL) RR 4 BOX 128B Shelbyville IL 62565 To reach this campground, go 3.5 miles north of Shelbyville on Illinois State Route 128 to County Road 1650 north, then .9 mile east to County Road 1880 east, then south 1/2 mile to County Road 1600 north, then go east 1 mile.