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Lithia Springs
Overview
Lithia Springs Campground sits on the eastern shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. This facility has a variety of amenities and offers outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.
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Recreation
Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill.
Lithia Springs provides a boat ramp, and for those without a boat, several ponds with farmed fish are available around the lake.
Hunting areas within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.
Facilities
Lithia Springs Campground is 100% reservable. It has more than 100 campsites, all of which have electric hookups. Some campsites are on the lake shore within a short walk of the water. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, a playground, swimming beach, fish cleaning station, dump station and boat ramp. A full-service marina is located adjacent to the recreation area.
Natural Features
The campground lies in an oak and hickory forest. 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, raccoons, & opossums.
Nearby Attractions
Wolf Creek State Park, General Dacey Trail, Forrest Park, Community Cove, and Lithia Marina all provide great opportunities to explore Lake Shelbyville.
The nearby Hunter & Fishermen Parking Lots, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge, Wolf Creek State Park, and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding, and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.
Camp site features
Across 102 camp sites:
- Electric hookups: all 102 sites
- Water hookups: 35 of 102 sites
- Sewer hookups: 35 of 102 sites
- Picnic table: all 102 sites
- Pets allowed: all 102 sites
- Longest rig: 100 ft
- Largest party: 16 people
- Power up to 50 amps
- Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer
Directions
From Shelbyville, Illinois, go three miles east of Shelbyville on State Route
16 to County Road 2200E. Turn left and go two miles to County Road 1500N. Turn
left again and drive 1.4 miles to the campground.
Stay Limit
Check in from 5 PM, check out by 4 PM.
Reviews
Ratings (647)
5 stars
491
4 stars
112
3 stars
32
2 stars
9
1 stars
3
Jane F
Loop:Bleg
Site:032
Reviewed 6 days ago
We had a very clean & peaceful site. The staff was extremely friendly (& helpful.) Excellent Verizon signal, too. We'll definitely stay again if we're in the area.
Rose B
Loop:Aleg
Site:016
Reviewed 10 days ago
As always a great stay! We rented a boat from the local marina and got to enjoy our time on the water. We also hit up the beach at the campground. We were able to catch some fish. The water levels were very high this year due to local rain fall but didn’t stop the fun from happening! Bathrooms are cleaned twice a day which is nice. The shower houses are nice since most have their own shower and toilet.
Charles S
Loop:Dleg
Site:101
Reviewed 11 days ago
Overall grounds were neat, clean, and well done. The main shower house could use brushed down during the week and the main bathroom exhaust fan was off. We just brushed clean our own shower.
cindy b
Loop:Dleg
Site:069
Reviewed 19 days ago
Love Lithia Springs most sites are spread enough apart that you don’t feel like you’re in a sardine can. The hosts are all amazing and helpful. Love watching the sunsets at the beach. Just wish they had some sites that were first come first serve like they use to. Otherwise you have to reserve them 6 months in advance if you want a full week or even weekends
Barbara B
Loop:Aleg
Site:019
Reviewed 23 days ago
Even though it rained on the Sunday I arrived ,the gravel allowed fast drainage. My spot had ample shade and had a nice breeze so even in late June, I didn't need my air on . Deer everywhere and had a mama and twin fawns feeding 50 ft from my rig 💕.
Highly recommend the Marina restaurant for a dinner meal
Jessica R
Loop:Cleg
Site:057
Reviewed 24 days ago
Beautiful location. Right on the water. Nice beach. Great fishing location. Very clean and peaceful campground. Bath houses were nice. A great general store down thr road with friendly staff.
Anthony J
Loop:Aleg
Site:012
Reviewed 24 days ago
We had a great view of the lake from two sides of 012. Short walk to lakeside overlook. Real bathrooms nearby. Private showers were clean. Gate attendant was helpful and friendly. Enjoyed drinks and food at the marina (we walked) Nessie's Restaurant.
Cindy C
Loop:Dleg
Site:096
Reviewed 24 days ago
Wonderful experience. All of the sites in D loop have more than enough room to spread out and you’re still not near your neighbors
Ben S
Loop:Dleg
Site:072
Reviewed a month ago
I’ve camped at Lithia Springs for years and love it. Site 72 is the best, most popular site in the campground because of its fantastic view. And the beach is nice.
Charles E D
Loop:Dleg
Site:085
Reviewed a month ago
Nice park, very well maintained, gate attendant very friendly.
Steve M
Loop:Cleg
Site:046
Reviewed a month ago
The water levels are finally back!! The campground could use more of the gravel sites to be paved. One concern is have is boat parking down at the beach and people driving too fast through the campground. Other than the normal loud neighbors and pet owners not picking up after them. We love spending our summers there and will keep coming back as long as we are able. Thanks Steve Martin.
Sue A
Loop:Bleg
Site:025
Reviewed a month ago
We lost water while we were there and all the campground bathrooms and bathhouse's were closed. There was zero communication about the situation. Perhaps a sign of some sort could have been used?
Denise R
Loop:Aleg
Site:009
Reviewed a month ago
Host were friendly and helpful. Site is very clean and easily accessible. Great location.
Brian B
Loop:Dleg
Site:075
Reviewed a month ago
Very nice except checkout should be way earlier more like 11 like hotels. So u don't have to wait for spot
Terri K
Loop:Bleg
Site:024
Reviewed a month ago
Had a wonderful time camping with friends at Lithia Springs Campgrounds Shelbyville, IL
Terri K
Loop:Bleg
Site:042
Reviewed a month ago
Always enjoy our time camping at Lithia Springs Shelbyville, IL
John H
Loop:Aleg
Site:017
Reviewed a month ago
Nice place with friendly staff, some of the sites are a drop into or climb, not level but doable. Decent space between campsites.
Patricia S
Loop:Bleg
Site:027
Reviewed a month ago
Very nice campground. There was no water for hookups or bathhouses or fish cleaning station on day 1 due to a water main break. Non portable water was available on day 2.
Jeffrey H
Loop:Dleg
Site:077
Reviewed a month ago
We love camping at Lithia Springs. This is our second year. We were directly across from the main bath house. The showers were horrible! I do not think they were cleaned the whole week we were there. From what my husband and brothers said, the men's restroom was terrible and had not been cleaned. One stall was so bad a ranger was notified and HE cleaned the seat. I have notified the name that was at the bottom of the checklist in the bathroom. We also notified the people in the check-in station. This will not keep us from coming back, as I'm sure it will get corrected.
GARY W
Loop:Bleg
Site:028
Reviewed a month ago
Been to Lithia Springs several times, its always clean and well kept, staff is always friendly and helpful. They are always doing improvments to the campground to make it better. Sites are clean and easy to get in and out of and are fairly level, we like the full hook up sites.
Tim C
Loop:Dleg
Site:104
Reviewed a month ago
All good except we paid for a full service spot and the park lost water pressure due to a problem at the source. So electric was the only service available
Ed H
Loop:Aleg
Site:012
Reviewed a month ago
Restroom was not clean in Bleg. I saw the woman go in but it looked bad right after
Joe N
Loop:Cleg
Site:046
Reviewed a month ago
Very nice Campground a lot of wildlife all around very clean and quiet
Sherry S
Loop:Dleg
Site:085
Reviewed a month ago
We love this place! Beautiful scenery, beautiful lake, wooded sites. Lots of birds and wildlife. Great restaurant and even music at the marina.
Mark L
Loop:Bleg
Site:034
Reviewed a month ago
I love this campground. I have been coming here for years.
Susan S
Loop:Bleg
Site:029
Reviewed a month ago
The beautiful weather helped, but the sites with full hookups were great and clean. It was nice seeing deer everyday walking thru. Kids enjoyed the beach as well as the public pool in town. We'll definitely be back.
Chris W
Loop:Dleg
Site:081
Reviewed 2 months ago
Park is always taken care of, neat, clean facilities, friendly helpful hosts, and just an awesome place to camp. We look forward to our stays at Lithia!!!!
Rose B
Loop:Aleg
Site:016
Reviewed 2 months ago
One of our favorite spots to go. The sites are very large and having the electric hookup is a huge help. Water isn’t far from any of the sites. The beach is always fun to go to and relax. They have areas where you can fish by the beach as well. They have both bathrooms and shower houses. The showers are nice and large and are both a shower and toilet combo. I haven’t been to the newest ones which I believe are just showers. The camp hosts are always friendly! We have walked the campground and rode our bikes and people are always saying hi. We usually rent a boat from the marina right there which is super nice and there is a boat launch for people who have boats.
Christine P
Loop:Bleg
Site:041
Reviewed 2 months ago
Have camped here 50 years. Just bring back first come first serve. Love Lithia
Gustavo F
Loop:Dleg
Site:072
Reviewed 2 months ago
Campsite was amazing, great view of the lake and sunset.
Michael A
Loop:Aleg
Site:017
Reviewed 2 months ago
Very very nice place the campsites are great, the marina has a lot of parking even for a busy holiday weekend parking wasn’t an issue. The one complaint I do have is the bathrooms could be a little cleaner/ better lit. Other than that great place for a weekend visit with friends and family! Will be back 100%
Tim V
Loop:Aleg
Site:020
Reviewed 2 months ago
Always a great time at Lithia Springs. Clean and well maintained campground. Nice paved roads for walks or bike rides. The marina is close by so you can grab a dinner and listen to live music on the weekends or get ice cream. Highly recommend this campground
Christine P
Loop:Bleg
Site:041
Reviewed 2 months ago
As always, great times were had by all! Although site 41 could use more gravel as it was quite muddy after a rain storm
Tyler S
Loop:Bleg
Site:025
Reviewed 2 months ago
One of the shower houses had excrement smeared all over it. Our site was near the sewer pond so when the wind came out of the east it smelled horrible. Other than that it was fine.
Patrick G
Loop:Cleg
Site:062
Reviewed 2 months ago
One of our favorite campgrounds. Friendly hosts, clean bathrooms/showers. This stay was near the beach. Except for the wind everyday of our stay, it remains our go to for relaxation and great sunsets.
Joel C
Loop:Cleg
Site:058
Reviewed 2 months ago
Great site. Showers
are a bit of a walk but other restrooms without showers are close and clean. Absolutely gorgeous. You'll love it. The staff is fantastic as well.
Ron W
Loop:Aleg
Site:001
Reviewed 2 months ago
We’ve traveled all over the US and this is one of our favorite campgrounds! It’s so well cared for, efficiently run, and so beautiful. We enjoy every visit.
Popularity
Busy · 64%
Busiest in July, when about 64% of sites are booked. Based on 10 years of reservations.
