Public campground in SHELBYVILLE, IL

OPOSSUM CREEK

1989 State Hwy 16, SHELBYVILLE, IL 62565
About 22 miles west of Mattoon, IL

RV site details

RV sites70
Hookups70 sites with electric
RV lengthUp to 75 ft
Dump stationYes, reported by Recreation.gov RIDB
Elevation656 ft
  • Electric
  • Dump station
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About OPOSSUM CREEK

OPOSSUM CREEK is a public campground in SHELBYVILLE, IL. It has 70 campsites. 64 sites can be reserved. 6 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

Opossum Creek Area has a quiet campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.

Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates.

com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In, Gravel, Paved, and Pull-Through

Location

1989 State Hwy 16, SHELBYVILLE, IL 62565
About 22 miles west of Mattoon, IL
Elevation 656 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes OPOSSUM CREEK in a setting associated with creek, forest, and lake or reservoir. For trip planning, the source identifies Fishing, Swimming, and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this SHELBYVILLE campground.

  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing