OPOSSUM CREEK

Address	1989 State Hwy 16, SHELBYVILLE, IL, 62565 📍 View exact location on map
State	IL
Reservable	Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone	217-774-3951

Amenities

🐾 Pets Allowed

🔥 Campfire Allowed

🔧 Sewer Hookup

🚰 Water Hookup

👥 Max Num of People: 8–16

📌 Lantern Pole: Y

📌 Site Rating: Preferred, Prime, Standard

📌 GRILLS: Y

🧺 Picnic Table: Y

🌳 Shade: Full, Yes

🕒 Checkin Time: 5:00 PM

📌 Site Length: 30–110

🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0–100

🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 2–4

🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved

🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In, Pull-Through

📌 Site Width: 10–25

📌 Electricity Hookup: 20–50

👥 Min Num of People: 1

🕒 Checkout Time: 4:00 PM

📌 Full Hookup: 50

📌 Tent Pad: Y

📌 Proximity to Water: Lakefront

📌 Tent Pad Width: 17–28

📌 Tent Pad Length: 22–42

🚗 Driveway Length: 60

📅 Reservable Sites: 64 of 70

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Overview

Opossum Creek Recreation 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.S. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. https:/

Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:06 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)