No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Wilborn Creek (group Camp) continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 37 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026): 14 open for online reservation · 10 reserved · 10 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 3 closed.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 12 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September shows no online availability. 0 of 13 tracked site-nights are open there — 4 reserved, 9 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| WIL-GC | 14 |
This site currently has 14 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Oct 4. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 3 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 4 at site WIL-GC.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 80 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIL-GC | 80 ft | Yes | 14 | 5 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 +2 more |
About Wilborn Creek (group Camp)
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.
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.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Wilborn Creek (group Camp)?
Reservations for Wilborn Creek (group Camp) are made through Recreation.gov. 14 of 37 tracked site-nights are currently open (37.8%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Wilborn Creek (group Camp)?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 4 at site WIL-GC. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Wilborn Creek (group Camp) fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 80 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Wilborn Creek (group Camp)?
October 2026, with 14 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 24.
When is the next open date at Wilborn Creek (group Camp)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Oct 4. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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