Can you reserve a site at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)?

Yes, Wilborn Creek (Group Camp) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)?

80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp).

Are campfires allowed at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)?

Campfires are allowed at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Wilborn Creek (Group Camp), Illinois — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Wilborn Creek Group Camp sits on the northern shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois.

The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.

Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE

Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/

Recreation

Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill.

A boat ramp, courtesy dock and fish cleaning station are about a mile from the group camp, and for those without a boat, several ponds with farmed fish are available around the lake.

Hunting areas located within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.

Facilities

The group camping area has 10 paved full hook-up sites. Each site offers 50 Amp service along with water and sewer. The area also has several picnic tables and grills to accommodate those who wish to tent camp. The facility has one dual, unisex shower facility with flush toilets. Picnic shelter with electricity.

Boat ramp nearby in the Wilborn Creek Recreation Area. Plenty of outdoor activities for guests: kayaking, canoeing, paddling, shoreline fishing, walking, and more. Sullivan Beach is only a 15-minute drive from the Wilborn Creek Group Camp.

Natural Features

Wilborn Creek is heavily forested with plenty of shade. Oak and hickory are the dominant tree species in the lake region.

Foliage turns a variety of red, orange, purple and yellow each fall, while prairie flowers dot the landscape in spring and summer.

Numerous species of songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors inhabit the lake area, as do mammals such as cottontail rabbit, white-tail deer, gray and fox squirrel, muskrat and mink.

Nearby Attractions

Wolf Creek State Park, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 80 ft
Up to 80 people per site
Loops: Wilborn Creek Group camp

Site types

1 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)

Check-in 5:00 PM · Check-out 4:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
WIL-GC	Wilborn Creek Group camp	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	80 ft	80	🐾

Getting there

From Sullivan, Illinois, go west on State Route 121 for 5 miles. Turn left on County Road 5 and drive 3.5 miles, then make a right on County Road 18 and drive 0.75 miles to the campground.

39.57556, -88.70333 · 39°34'32.0"N 88°42'12.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	40	51	65	75	83	86	85	80	67	52	40
Low °F	19	22	31	42	53	63	65	62	55	44	33	25
Precip in	2.4	2.2	2.8	4.5	5.0	5.0	4.3	3.2	2.7	3.3	3.5	2.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)

Can you reserve a site at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)?: Yes, Wilborn Creek (Group Camp) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Wilborn Creek (Group Camp) have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)?: 80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp).
Does Wilborn Creek (Group Camp) have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)?: Campfires are allowed at Wilborn Creek (Group Camp). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)

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Lincoln Home Visitor Center 52.4 mi · Visitor Center

Contact

Phone 217-774-3951
Email stephen.w.summers@mvs02.usace.army.mil
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)