RV Camping Guide to Wolf Creek State Park

RV Camping Guide to Wolf Creek State Park

This Illinois state park consists of 25,300 acres in Shelby County, Illinois providing the perfect setting for outdoor recreation and natural relaxation for a day, a weekend, or even longer. Just north of Wolf Creek State Park is an adjoining Eagle Creek State Recreation Area encompassing 11,100 acres of water, 250 miles of shoreline and large tracts of well maintained indigenous woodlands ideal for camping, horseback riding, snowmobiling, boat fishing, water skiing, pontoon boating, windsurfing or just plain bobbing and drifting on the shiny expanse of the lake itself.

With small wooded campgrounds, visitors can take part in the action on the lake, swim at the beach, or take a leisurely stroll through nearby forests. An abundance of deer, pheasant, rabbits, wild turkey, and songbirds are almost always visible. Wolf Creek is accessible friendly with parts of the it cleared of physical barriers for disabled visitors to enjoy its scenic surroundings and natural habitat. Check out the following RV Camping Guide to Wolf Creek State park to learn more below.

 

 

Wolf Creek State Park Facts

This site came to fruition from the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It serves as the perfect example of natural resource management. Focused on flood control, water supply, and downstream water quality control, the Flood Control Act of 1958 authorized construction of a dam and creation of a lake. This also allowed for the conservation of fish, wildlife, and the development of recreational areas. With over 25,000 acres of land dedicated to this endeavor, here are some interesting Wolf Creek State Park facts to know before you visit.

• Before work on the dam started, several old mines in the area had to be completely relocated, to include two gas and oil pipelines and roads rerouted.
• The old Shelby Power Plant was demolished and land cleared and level to make way for the west side of the channel which runs along the bluff on the east of the river bottom.
• The dam project began in May of 1963 costing $56 million dollars.
• The dam itself is an embankment towering 110 feet above the original steam bed.
• The dam is 3,025 feet long with reinforced concrete, a gate controlled spillway in order to manipulate water level and manage 25,300 acres of its flood control pool.
• By 1972, Wolf Creek was open to the public and provided primitive camping facilities.
• In years past, the state has purchased additional surrounding lands and made extensive improvements to campgrounds, boat launches, day use areas, and hiking trails contributing to the well tended and managed natural retreat.
• In 2008, Wolf Creek State Park was one of eleven parks slated to close indefinitely due to budget cuts. After delay, funding was restored and it was later reopened in 2009.

 

 

Best Wolf Creek State Park RV Parks and Campgrounds

Our handpicked list below gives you some of the best Wolf Creek State Park RV park locations to choose for your next visit.

 

Wolf Creek Campgrounds

With 304 Class A campsites with restrooms and showers, electricity, picnic tables, and a campground cabin, there are two family tent camping areas, an organized group camp, and equestrian campground. There are 78 additional Class C sites with shower buildings available. At Lick Creek, a 140 site area is designated for reservations and additional campground parking sites.

More Information:
Address: 1837 N Wolf Creek Rd, Windsor, IL 45669

 

Arrowhead Campground

This campground offers overnight stays in Shelby County with facilities for visitors, campsite amenities, and programs for guests. Family friendly with pets allowed, each campsite has picnic tables and fire pits accessible for day use. With 200 available sites, visitors have access to city water, electricity, showers, bait, a playground, fishing pond, and recreation room. Sewer hook-ups and dump station are available.

More Information:
Address: 2245 East 1715 North Road, Findlay, IL 62534
Phone: (217) 756-8884

 

Coon Creek Recreation Area

Coon Creek is a large campground situated on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. Visitors can enjoy the playground, swimming area, and shaded campsites within the facility. The lake and surrounding area offers outdoor activities for all ages including fishing, swimming, picnicking, and simple relaxation. With more than 181 campsites available, all are equipped with electric hookups, flush toilets, showers, a playground, swimming beach, dump station, and boat ramp. There are a multitude of fish to catch ranging from catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, and more. Hunting areas offer numerous game species to include quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, and waterfowl. You can explore the lake shore on foot via the 0.7 mile nature trail within the facility.

More Information:
Address: 2075 East Rd, Shelbyville, IL 62565
Phone: (217) 774-3951

 

Opossum Creek Recreation Area

The Opossum Creek Recreation Area offers a quiet campground that sits along the western 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 simple relaxation. Majority of the campsites have electricity and are situated for both RVs and tents. There are also several primitive tent sites without electricity available as well. Flush toilets, showers, playground and dump station are among some of the amenities that make this place a comfortable camping environment. The natural landscape in the area provides plenty of shade with numerous species of birds and mammals such as the cottontail rabbit, white-tail deer, fox squirrel, muskrat, and mink. You can fish from the available fishing dock or hunt nearby for local game such as the quail, pheasant, dove, turkey, and more.

More Information:
Address: 1598 N 2000 E, Shelbyville, IL 62565
Phone: (217) 774-3951

 

 

Things to Do in Wolf Creek State Park

With 25,300 acres of outdoor recreation, Wolf Creek is a destination for those that seek various boating and fishing opportunities, camping, swimming, or trail walking. Here is a look at the most popular things to do at Wolf Creek State Park.

 

Boating and Fishing:

Consisting of a four-lane launching ramping, you can set out for any variety of water sports on Lake Shelbyville. Rental boats and motors are available for several private marinas on the lake which also provide a full range of boating and fishing supplies. There is a high water boat ramp for when the lake floods. Full of prime and productive fishing areas, there are various submerged ridges, and hundreds of streams that empty into Lake Shelbyville. The lake is full of black and white crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, muskie, bullhead, carp, and sunfish.

 

Camping:

There are 304 Class A campsites with restrooms, showers, electricity, picnic tables, and campground cabins. Additionally, there are 78 Class C sites, two family tent camping areas, an organized group camp, and equestrian campground.

 

Picnicking:

Family picnic areas are scattered throughout Wolf Creek State Park. Complete with grills, tables, water, sanitary facilities and playgrounds. Two areas are equipped with shelters and facilities for disabled visitors. The Lost Shelter picnic area is an isolated, scenic area and available by reservation.

 

Swimming:

Enjoy a day at the beach with the family with high water swimming available when the lake floods. No lifeguards are available. Alcohol and pets are not allowed past the main gate into the beach area, and pets, food and drinks are not permitted on the sand. Picnic tables and grills are available nearby.

 

Trails:

For refreshing walks in the forests, Wolf Creek State Park contains seven walking trails, a 16 1/2 mile snowmobile trail, 15 mile equestrian trail, and riding stable.

 

 

Tips for Visiting Wolf Creek State Park

Before you start on your trip, these final tips on visiting Wolf Creek State Park will ensure you have a smooth and relaxing trip.

• Enjoy your visit.
• Abide by all park rules during your visit.
• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in beach areas.
• Portions of the park have been cleared of physical barriers and are accessible to disabled visitors.

 

RV Rental for Wolf Creek State Park

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