Gun Creek
Benton, Illinois · 436 ft · In Rend Lake
Photos: USACE
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 436 ft (133 m)436 ft133 m
Loops4
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- BLUE11 sites11 standard · up to 99 ft
- CARD8 sites8 standard · up to 99 ft
- EAGL41 sites41 standard · up to 84 ft
- NIGH40 sites40 standard · up to 96 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Gun Creek Campground is located on the eastern shore of Rend Lake— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Recreation
Gun Creek Campground is conveniently located near the Gun Creek Day Use Area, which includes a boat ramp and a reservable picnic shelter. The area offers abundant opportunities for boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and general outdoor exploration. Additional recreation features around Rend Lake include the Rend Lake Bike Trail, an archery complex with a 3D trail and elevated shooting platform, a dog park with a swimming feature, and two public swimming beaches (including the pet-friendly North Marcum Beach).
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Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Gun Creek: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain93°73°
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 83% chance of rain80°68°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 71% chance of rain86°55°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 42% chance of rain62°41°
- SatSunny62°40°
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Location and contact
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