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Site 071 — GUN CREEK

Campsite 071 at GUN CREEK in Illinois. STANDARD ELECTRIC site. Electric (30/50) available. Maximum 8 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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38.08070, -88.93220

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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.

Site Length: 41
Max Vehicle Length: 41
Max Num of Vehicles: 3
Driveway Surface: Paved
Driveway Entry: Back-In

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People: 8
Min Num of People: 1
Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Pets Allowed: Yes

Site Features

Picnic Table: Y
Fire Pit: Y
Shade: Yes
Campfire Allowed: Yes

How Site 071 Compares

One of 101 sites at GUN CREEK — 41 of them in the EAGL loop.
Fits vehicles up to 41 ft — shorter than 98% of sites here.

Other sites in the EAGL loop

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Photos from GUN CREEK

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

North Gun Creek Kayak Trail — USACE, Rend Lake Project Office

Playground Equipment located within Eagle Loop at Gun Creek Campground — USACE, Rend Lake Project Office

Permitted Equipment

TentPOP UPHammockRVTrailerPICKUP CAMPERFIFTH WHEELLARGE TENT OVER 9X12`SMALL TENTCARAVAN/CAMPER VAN

Booking Tips for Site 071

Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
Check-in/out: 05:00 PM / 4:00 PM
Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite 071?

Yes — this site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Reservations open up to 6 months in advance and popular sites go fast.

How many people can stay at site 071?

Maximum occupancy is 8 people and 3 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site 071?

Max vehicle length is 41 ft and the site itself is 41 ft long.

What hookups does site 071 have?

Available hookups: electric (30/50).

Are pets allowed at site 071?

Yes — pets are allowed. Keep on a 6 ft leash and follow campground rules; some areas require additional restrictions.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 05:00 PM. Check-out: 4:00 PM.

Can I have a campfire at site 071?

Campfires are allowed when no fire restrictions are in effect. Check current conditions before arrival.