Opossum Creek Recreation Area, Shelbyville: Photos, Reviews & Location

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4 ★23%
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1 ★4%

1598 N 2000 E, Shelbyville, IL 62565, United States

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+1 217-774-3951

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What is the rating of Opossum Creek Recreation Area?: Opossum Creek Recreation Area is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 164 reviews.
Where is Opossum Creek Recreation Area located?: 1598 N 2000 E, Shelbyville, IL 62565, United States
How can I contact Opossum Creek Recreation Area?: Phone: +1 217-774-3951 · Website: recreation.gov

Reviews (8)

Cori Thornton 2024 May 23

We stayed in Site 6, a beautiful, large shaded full hookup spot. Close enough o explore Springfield and Casey, Il.

Teena Landholt 2023 Jul 20

Plenty to do in the area.. beaches, springs,fishing,hiking,visitor center,marinas

Bill Burke 2023 Jul 08

We have camped @ Opossum Creek Recreational Area In the past. This time we took four of our youngest grandchildren, ages 3-8. We were able to secure the campsite directly across from the playground. We were able to wear them out. That's good since they wore us out as well. We also went to the Lakeshore close by and went to the beach at Dam West one day. The facilities met All of our needs. We will go back.

Heather Woolard 2023 Jun 10

A great experience of outdoor critters, and swimming, and fishing. I Love the public bathroom centered around the campsite up the road. Ppl were friendly and the green trees were beautiful with the sunlight peering through. Book early!! Fills up fast

Christopher Hostetler 2023 May 21

Nice campground and nice tent sites. Bathrooms are kept clean. Not much hot water in the shower and no hand soap 🙁.

George Dawson 2022 Jul 07

Like most COEs this is a really nice campground. We were in site 51 which is a FHU site. The site is small pea gravel, level and wide. The bathrooms are directly across but are very uninviting, and I did not use them. I would not follow your GPS. It takes you on route 5, which is a small, bad road. Take 128 instead to county rd 1650 (not 1600) and follow the signs. That road is not very good either, but it is only a 1/2 mile. We camped at Opossum Creek Campground in a Motorhome.

L Grabb 2022 Feb 03

Opossum Creek Recreational Area is near and dear to my heart so definitely one of my favorite places to be adventurous! It is beautiful in every season but it was extra pretty with snow and ice covering everything. We didn’t want to have to carry them home. Walking in several inches of snow is quite a workout! It was very windy by the lake! I loved walking in the snow this afternoon but I am so ready to get my paddle board on the water, look at all the campers in the campground and talk to the campers. The smell of bacon is amazing if you’re running in the campground.