This recreation area is part of Lake Shelbyville

This recreation area is part of <a href="http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=1691&agencyCode=130" rel="nofollow">Lake Shelbyville</a>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Sullivan Marina and Campground

## Overview

Forrest W. ''Bo'' Wood Recreation Area has a large campground 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 Facebook page 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.  
  
The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the water, 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

Forrest W. Bo Wood Campground is 100% reservable. It is a large facility with
more than 140 campsites that all provide electric hookups. For those without
RVs, there are several tent-only sites. The campground has flush toilets,
showers, a playground, dog park, fish cleaning station, dump station and a
high-water boat ramp.

## Natural Features

This facility lies on the shoreline with a steep descent down to the water.
Oak and hickory forests offer plenty of shade. 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, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and Okaw Bluff Wetlands
Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding and hunting near
Lake Shelbyville.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Forrest W. ''Bo'' Wood Recreation Area has a large campground 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.</p><p>Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Facebook page for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE</a></p><p>Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. <a href="https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/</a></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. 
<br/><br/>
The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the water, and for those without a boat, several ponds with farmed fish are available around the lake. 
<br/><br/>
Hunting areas located within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Forrest W. Bo Wood Campground is 100% reservable. It is a large facility with more than 140 campsites that all provide electric hookups. For those without RVs, there are several tent-only sites. The campground has flush toilets, showers, a playground, dog park, fish cleaning station, dump station and a high-water boat ramp.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This facility lies on the shoreline with a steep descent down to the water. Oak and hickory forests offer plenty of shade. 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.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

F.W. "Bo" Wood

Bo Wood

BOAT RAMP

Forrest W. Bo Wood Campground Map

Forrest W Bo Wood Campground Map

Playground in Area 2 Near site 38

Located in the Day Use Area at the Forrest W. Bo Wood Boat Ramp parking lot.

Forrest W. Bo Wood Fish Cleaning Station

Bo Wood Lake Views - Area 5

Forrest W. Bo Wood Campground Fee Booth Hours

Main Shower Building in Area 2

Bo Wood Dog Run in the Day Use Area

Forrest W. Bo Wood

The City of Sullivan Water Department has asked all users of this recreation
area to conserve the use of water. Low water supply levels are a result of
last year’s drought conditions. This request is an effort to keep Bo Woods
recreation area open. Please only fill tanks for what you plan to use on site.

<p>The City of Sullivan Water Department has asked all users of this recreation area to conserve the use of water.  Low water supply levels are a result of last year’s drought conditions.  This request is an effort to keep Bo Woods recreation area open.  Please only fill tanks for what you plan to use on site.</p>

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Wilborn Creek Group Camp sits on the northern shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. </p><p>The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.</p><p>Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE</a></p><p>Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. <a href="https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/</a></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. 
<br/><br/>
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. 
<br/><br/>
Hunting areas located within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Wilborn Creek is heavily forested with plenty of shade. Oak and hickory are the dominant tree species in the lake region. 
<br/><br/>
Foliage turns a variety of red, orange, purple and yellow each fall, while prairie flowers dot the landscape in spring and summer. 
<br/><br/>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Campsites

Picnic Shelter, Firepit, and Restroom

Wilborn Creek Map

Wilborn Creek (Group Camp)

## Overview

Lone Point is a secluded campground that sits on the western shore of Lake
Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois.

This facility has a variety of campsites that can accommodate large and small
groups, as well as individuals. 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. Visitors
have access to a multi-lane boat ramp and courtesy dock at the adjacent Lone
Point Day Use Area.  
  
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.  
  
Hikers can explore the lake shore using a number of trails, including the
11-mile Chief Illini backpacking trail, which begins nearby and runs along the
edge of the lake.

## Facilities

Lone point is 100% reservable. All campsites are equipped with electricity.
The facility provides amenities like flush toilets, showers, a playground,
dump station and boat ramp.

It offers a separate area of camping for large groups of up to 80 people. The
group camp area consists of 10 paved electric sites which can accommodate a
total of 10 RVs and 30 tents, or 40 tents alone. The group area also provides
a picnic shelter and water hydrant.

## Natural Features

The Lone Point area is heavily forested with plenty of shade. Oak and hickory
are the lake region's dominant tree species. 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

Eagle Creek State Park, Little Illini & Chief Illini Hiking Trails, Hide N
Seek at Coon Creek Trail, the city of Findlay, and Forrest Park in Shelbyville
all provide great opportunities to explore Lake Shelbyville.

The nearby Hunter & Fishermen Parking Lots, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and
Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching,
birding, and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Lone Point is a secluded campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. </p><p>This facility has a variety of campsites that can accommodate large and small groups, as well as individuals. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.</p><p>Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE</a></p><p>Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. <a href="https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/</a></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. Visitors have access to a multi-lane boat ramp and courtesy dock at the adjacent Lone Point Day Use Area. 
<br/><br/>
For those without a boat, several ponds with farmed fish are available around the lake. 
<br/><br/>
Hunting areas located within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock. 
<br/><br/>
Hikers can explore the lake shore using a number of trails, including the 11-mile Chief Illini backpacking trail, which begins nearby and runs along the edge of the lake.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Lone point is 100% reservable. All campsites are equipped with electricity. The facility provides amenities like flush toilets, showers, a playground, dump station and boat ramp.</p><p>It offers a separate area of camping for large groups of up to 80 people. The group camp area consists of 10 paved electric sites which can accommodate a total of 10 RVs and 30 tents, or 40 tents alone. The group area also provides a picnic shelter and water hydrant. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Lone Point area is heavily forested with plenty of shade. Oak and hickory are the lake region's dominant tree species. Foliage turns a variety of red, orange, purple and yellow each fall, while prairie flowers dot the landscape in spring and summer. 
<br/><br/>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Eagle Creek State Park, Little Illini & Chief Illini Hiking Trails, Hide N Seek at Coon Creek Trail, the city of Findlay, and Forrest Park in Shelbyville all provide great opportunities to explore Lake Shelbyville.</p><p>The nearby Hunter & Fishermen Parking Lots, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding, and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.</p>

Welcome to Lone Point Campground

Lone Point Lakeview

Lone Point Campground Map

Lone Point

Playground

Lone Point Campground Map2025

The Campground Fee Booth does not have operation hours for the 2025 Camping Season. The Campground Host will come around to your campsite to check you in and provide camping tags. You must have a reservation prior to setting up your camping equipment. 
Passes can be purchased at Coon Creek Campground during their fee booth operation hours or at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center.

No fee booth hours at Lone Point Campground

Lone Point Boat Ramp Fish Cleaning Station

LP Boat Ramp Amenities

LP Campground Main Shower House

The Campground Fee Booth does not have operation hours for the 2025 Camping Season. The Campground Host will come around to your campsite to check you in and provide camping tags. You must have a reservation prior to setting up your camping equipment.

Lone Point Campground Entrance 2025

Lone Point Campground 2025

Large parking lot for boat ramp users and overflow for campground users.

LP Boat Ramp Parking Lot

Lone Point Campground Entrance

Lone Point Campground 2025 Stockphoto

## Overview

Coon Creek is a large campground that sits on the western shore of Lake
Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. Families enjoy the playground,
swimming area and shaded campsites within the facility. 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.

Coon Creek 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.

Visitors can also explore the lake shore on foot via a 0.7-mile Hide N Seek at
Coon Creek nature trail within the Campground. The trailhead can be located
across from the amphitheater near the main shower house.

## Facilities

Coon Creek Campground is 100% reservable with 181 campsites. All sites are
equipped with electric hookups. The facility has flush toilets, showers, a
playground, bicycle pump track, basketball court, sand volleyball court,
swimming beach, Hide N Seek Nature Tail, dump stations, and boat ramp.

## Natural Features

This facility overlooks the lake shore and is heavily forested with plenty of
shade.  
  
Oak and hickory are the lake region's dominant tree species, and 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

Eagle Creek State Park, Little Illini & Chief Illini Hiking Trails, the city
of Findlay, and Forrest Park in Shelbyville all provide great opportunities to
explore Lake Shelbyville.

The nearby Hunter & Fishermen Parking Lots, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and
Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching,
birding, and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Coon Creek is a large campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. Families enjoy the playground, swimming area and shaded campsites within the facility. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.</p><p></p><p>Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE</a></p><p>Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. <a href="https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/</a></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. </p><p>Coon Creek 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. </p><p>Visitors can also explore the lake shore on foot via a 0.7-mile Hide N Seek at Coon Creek nature trail within the Campground. The trailhead can be located across from the amphitheater near the main shower house. </p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Coon Creek Campground is 100% reservable with 181 campsites. All sites are equipped with electric hookups. The facility has flush toilets, showers, a playground, bicycle pump track, basketball court, sand volleyball court, swimming beach, Hide N Seek Nature Tail, dump stations, and boat ramp.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
This facility overlooks the lake shore and is heavily forested with plenty of shade. 
<br/><br/>
Oak and hickory are the lake region's dominant tree species, and foliage turns a variety of red, orange, purple and yellow each fall, while prairie flowers dot the landscape in spring and summer. 
<br/><br/>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Eagle Creek State Park, Little Illini & Chief Illini Hiking Trails, the city of Findlay, and Forrest Park in Shelbyville all provide great opportunities to explore Lake Shelbyville.  </p><p>The nearby Hunter & Fishermen Parking Lots, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding, and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.</p>

Coon Creek Campground

Coon Creek Camping

Coon Creek Campground Map

Camping

COON CREEK (IL)

Coon Creek Campground1

COON CREEK Beach

Sand Volleyball Court

Coon Creek Campground Map 2025

C Leg - Coon Creek Campground

Basketball Half Court

Coon Creek Campground Beach

Hide n Seek at Coon Creek

Coon Creek Campground Beach1

Please check in at the fee booth located at the entrance of the campground. 2PM-7PM

Campground Fee Booth Hours

Please check in at the fee booth located at the entrance of the Coon Creek Campground.

Coon Creek (Il)

## 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.

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.

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p><p>Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE</a></p><p>Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. <a href="https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/</a></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. </p><p>Lithia Springs provides a boat ramp, and for those without a boat, several ponds with farmed fish are available around the lake. </p><p>Hunting areas within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. </p><p>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.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Wolf Creek State Park, General Dacey Trail, Forrest Park, Community Cove, and Lithia Marina all provide great opportunities to explore Lake Shelbyville.</p><p>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.</p>

LITHIA SPRINGS

Lithia Springs Campground Beach

Fall at Lithia Springs

Lithia Springs D Leg

Lithia Springs Campground Map

Boat Ramp

Beach rules & safety information

Lithia Springs Campground Beach1

Lithia Spring Campground Boat Ramp, Fish Cleaning Station

Please check in at the fee booth at the entrance of the campground.

Fee Booth Hours

Lithia Springs Campground Fall Colors

Lithia Springs Campground entrance & fee booth.

Lithia Springs

## Overview

Opossum Creek Recreation Area has a quiet campground that sits on 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 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.  
  
Opossum Creek provides a fishing pond for children age 12 and under with an
accessible fishing dock. There are also several other ponds with farmed fish
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

Opossum Creek Campground is 100% reservable. Most of the campsites have
electricity and accommodate both RVs and tents, though there are several tent-
only non-electric sites as well. Flush toilets, showers, a playground and dump
station help create a comfortable camping environment.

## Natural Features

Opossum Creek overlooks the lake shore and provides plenty of shade. Oak and
hickory are the lake region's dominant tree species.  
  
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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Opossum Creek Recreation Area has a quiet campground that sits on 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 simply relaxing. </p><p>Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE</a></p><p>Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. <a href="https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/</a></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. 
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Opossum Creek provides a fishing pond for children age 12 and under with an accessible fishing dock. There are also several other ponds with farmed fish available around the lake. 
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Hunting areas located within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Opossum Creek Campground is 100% reservable. Most of the campsites have electricity and accommodate both RVs and tents, though there are several tent-only non-electric sites as well. Flush toilets, showers, a playground and dump station help create a comfortable camping environment.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
Opossum Creek overlooks the lake shore and provides plenty of shade. Oak and hickory are the lake region's dominant tree species. 
<br/><br/>
Foliage turns a variety of red, orange, purple and yellow each fall, while prairie flowers dot the landscape in spring and summer. 
<br/><br/>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Opossum Creek

Opossum Creek Playground

Opossum Creek Campground Map

OPOSSUM CREEK BOAT RAMP

Life Jacket Loaner Stations located at every boat ramp.

Don't forget your life jacket!

Opossum Creek Campground

2025 Campground Map

Fish cleaning station and restroom located in the boat ramp parking lot.

Opossum Creek Boat Ramp Amenities

Newly renovated boat ramp parking lot

Opossum Creek has the best tent camping

The Opossum Creek Campground Volunteer Host or Park Ranger will be around to check you in.

Opossum Creek Campground has no fee booth hours

Comfort Stations in Opossum Creek Campground

Lake Shelbyville is located in the heart of central Illinois. It offers a wide
variety of outdoor activities for people of all ages. Lake Shelbyville
consists of 11,100 acres of water and 23,000 acres of land. Camping
opportunities are available in 8 public campgrounds. Boaters are provided
access to the lake year round, even during high lake elevations. Beaches,
picnic sites, and trails provide the perfect addition for outdoor family fun.
Eagle Creek Resort provides lodging and an 18-hole golf course.

Lake Shelbyville is located in the heart of central Illinois. It offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for people of all ages. Lake Shelbyville consists of 11,100 acres of water and 23,000 acres of land. Camping opportunities are available in 8 public campgrounds. Boaters are provided access to the lake year round, even during high lake elevations. Beaches, picnic sites, and trails provide the perfect addition for outdoor family fun. Eagle Creek Resort provides lodging and an 18-hole golf course.