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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

FIREWOOD ALERT!!!!!: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like for you to be aware of the potential serious threat to our Nation's forest from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The EAB is a small insect that feeds on and kills ash trees and is transported via infested wood products, including firewood. Please visit the following website: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ , to see if your area of the state has been infected and help us to slow down the progression of this pest by not bringing firewood with you to our campgrounds. To help eliminate the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer please do not remove firewood from the campground "burn it".

OPOSSUM CREEK (IL), IL

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/.

Services & Amenities:

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

Alerts and Important Information

All beaches at Lake Shelbyville are closed until further notice due to high water conditions.

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.

Getting There:

Opossum Creek (IL)
RR 4 BOX 128B
Shelbyville IL 62565

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.44556, -88.7725

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.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (217)774-3951