Opossum Creek
Its 64 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Opossum Creek is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Shelby, Illinois.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 100 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 64
- Tent sites
- 17
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 50 amp
- Max RV length
- 100 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
64 sites; 1 pull-through; 64 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 100 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 65 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 02 |
| 03 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 70 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book site 03 |
| 04 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 70 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book site 04 |
| 05 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 65 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book site 05 |
| 06 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 06 |
| 07 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 75 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 07 |
| 08 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 08 |
| 09 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 09 |
| 10 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 10 |
| 11 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 11 |
| 12 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 12 |
| 13 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 13 |
| 14 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 14 |
| 15 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 15 |
| 16 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Yes | Book site 16 |
| 17 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 17 |
| 18 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 18 |
| 19 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 19 |
| 20 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 65 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 20 |
| 21 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 21 |
| 22 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 22 |
| 23 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 100 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 23 |
| 24 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book site 24 |
| 25 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 25 |
| 26 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 26 |
| 27 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 27 |
| 28 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 28 |
| 29 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 29 |
| 32 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 75 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 32 |
| 34 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 70 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 34 |
| 35 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 35 |
| 37 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 37 |
| 38 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 38 |
| 39 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 39 |
| 40 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 40 |
| 41 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 41 |
| 42 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 42 |
| 43 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Tent only electric | Not on record | Not on record | 20 amp | No | Full | Book site 43 |
| 44 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 44 |
| 45 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 45 |
| 46 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 46 |
| 47 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 47 |
| 48 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 48 |
| 49 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 49 |
| 50 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 50 |
| 51 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 51 |
| 52 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 52 |
| 54 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 65 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 54 |
| 57 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 57 |
| 58 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 58 |
| 59 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 59 |
| 62 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 62 |
| 63 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 63 |
| 64 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 64 |
| 67 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 67 |
| 68 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 68 |
| 69 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 69 |
| 71 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 71 |
| 73 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 73 |
| 74 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 74 |
| 75 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 30 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 75 |
| 76 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 76 |
| 77 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 77 |
| 81 | OPOSSUM CREEK | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 81 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
39.4456, -88.7725 in Shelby. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Opossum Creek?
Sites at Opossum Creek are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233567).
How many campsites does Opossum Creek have?
Opossum Creek has 64 campsites, including 17 tent sites.
Does Opossum Creek have RV hookups?
Some sites at Opossum Creek have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 100 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Opossum Creek?
Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Opossum Creek: site 44.
Are dogs allowed at Opossum Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Opossum Creek.
Who manages Opossum Creek?
Opossum Creek is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Around Opossum Creek
Public land within 15 miles: Eagle Creek State Recreation Area (4.3 miles to its center) , Eagle Creek State Park (Illinois) (4.3 miles to its center) , and Wolf Creek State Park (5.1 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.
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- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
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- 104
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Lone Point - Sites
- 61
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
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- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Shelby and campgrounds in Shelby.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)