Eagle Creek State Park Campground, near Findlay, Illinois, is a fantastic spot for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors year-round. With a mix of tent, RV, and glamping options, there's something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned camper or just starting out.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including well-maintained showers and toilets, which visitors appreciate. Many have commented on the friendly camp hosts who are always around to lend a hand and keep the place in tip-top shape. One camper noted, “You can tell the hosts take pride in what they do,” which really adds to the welcoming vibe here.

Nature lovers will enjoy the beautiful lake views and scenic trails that lead to sandy beaches. Fishing is popular, and there’s even a food truck nearby for those who want a quick bite after a day of exploring. As one visitor mentioned, “Really beautiful lake and lookouts,” making it a perfect backdrop for relaxation or adventure.

Eagle Creek is also a great choice for families, with spacious sites that allow for games and gatherings. While some campers noted that the campground can get busy on weekends, the layout helps maintain a sense of privacy. With plenty of wildlife around, including deer, you might even catch a glimpse of nature right from your campsite. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Eagle Creek State Park Campground offers a solid mix of comfort and outdoor fun.

This recreation area is part of [Lake Shelbyville][1]

[1]: http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=1691&agencyCode=130

Eagle Creek State Park Campground

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Visited for the Iron Eagle Duathlon. Well kept park and nice area. The trails were well marked and nice lake with pavilion near the lake. 

Run, Row and Run some more

I have camped here in the past and enjoy primitive tent camping so I stayed Friday September 29th and Saturday September 30th in the tent camping drive up site #2\. There is also a tent camping walk in area with 2 lake front sites that are about 150 yards from the parking area and about eight other sites in between. There is a building with men's and women's flush toilets here for both primitive campgrounds. These are cheaper campsites than in the RV area where you have the shower house, nicer bathrooms and electric hookups. There are lots of nice shaded sites in these campgrounds and all have fire ring grates, lantern posts, picnic tables and some have pole mounted campstove tables as well. The camp hosts do a great job keeping this place clean, maintaining a quiet campground and supplying firewood for the campers. The park has a boat ramp, playground areas, the Chief Illini trail plus a couple short trails. There is a golf course and a run down lodge / hotel that has been closed for several years. There is tons of deer and other animals to watch and watch out that they don't steal your food while you are sleeping. The wild life is great for photography and makes for some good fireside stories.

This is my second favorite place to camp on the lake, although not as peaceful as Lone Point it does have the Chief Illini trailhead here and makes for nice round trip hiking camping adventures.

This park is open year round so the fantastic camping in spring and fall are available. You should watch out for hunters in the area when bow season starts October 1st.

Great Lakeside Camping

Most of the sites are large with extra lawn area to set up games. This is a nice campground if you are looking for quiet time and not a lot of kids. They do not allow hover boards or motorized bikes of any kind on the roads. Kids were a little disappointed with that since they all have hover boards and they are allowed at all other campgrounds we have visited. Lots of deer in the golf course area. Campground was well kept. Internet reception was great.

Nice big lots

Review of Drive In Tent Camping Site 2.  Showed up on a Thursday night and had our pick of all the drive in and walk in sites.  We decided on site 2 in the drive in area.  Previous reviews and a book by John Schirle on Tent Camping in Illinois helped us with this decision as well.  Decent maintained sites with some older picnic tables and fire rings, but let's be honest this stuff sits outside 24/7.  Site 2 seemed to sit back the farthest with site 1 a close second.  Both wooded sites that made for great shade and helped some when it was raining.  Any two families looking for two sites could certainly set up and share the experience.  Nice little cove behind them to try fishing.  Just watch the hike down the path or ravine.  Dog friendly, fresh water supply (hint put the handle all the way up and wait a few seconds), ability to store stuff in the car close by, outhouse toilets visible at the walk in parking lot, and helpful host for easy check in who even sells fire wood made for a great few days ($5 a bundle).  Rated B/S site at a cost of $10 a night.  

Wooded Solitude / Family Friendly

Nice camping in Shelbyville 

Went for 4th of July weekend! Well maintained and under control. You can tell the hosts take pride in what they do. Very friendly and readily available to help you with anything that comes up. Fairly level sites and clean bathrooms.

LOVE this campground!

Really beautiful lake and lookouts and trail down to sandy beach. Close marina and even little food truck right off the lake. Good fishing. There are a lot of sites and we went on a packed weekend but sites arranged well and ours backed up to woods and felt as private as it could among so many campers. 

Beautiful lake

Nice place to stay. Camp hosts are great. AT&amp;T has good phone service. Only one dumpster for trash and it's at the entrance to the campground. Shower house is clean and well maintained.

Nice place to stay.

The views were incredible and it wasn’t too busy. 

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