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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

FIREWOOD ALERT!!!!!: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like for you to be aware of the potential serious threat to our Nation's forest from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The EAB is a small insect that feeds on and kills ash trees and is transported via infested wood products, including firewood. Please visit the following website: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ , to see if your area of the state has been infected and help us to slow down the progression of this pest by not bringing firewood with you to our campgrounds. To help eliminate the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer please do not remove firewood from the campground "burn it".

FORREST W. BO WOOD (IL), IL

Description

Lake Shelbyville is a favorite destination for fishermen seeking largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, bluegill, channel catfish, walleye, and muskie. The lake offers hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, squirrel, quail, pheasant, rabbit, mourning dove, and waterfowl.

Forrest W. "Bo" Wood Recreation Area is located south of the city of Sullivan on the north side of the lake. Bo Wood has 77 electric sites with a total of 38 reservable sites. Bo Wood has flush toilets, showers, a playground, a trailer dump station, and a boat ramp. For more information about Lake Shelbyville, please visit our website at www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Shelbyville.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Amphitheater
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • High Water Launch Ramp
  • Laundry
  • Parking
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Showers
  • Telephone

Alerts and Important Information

All beaches at Lake Shelbyville are closed until further notice due to high water conditions. Tent camping is always permitted, but for some sites not recommended.

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. This campground requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 night minimum stay on holidays.

  • $18 per night for single sites.
  • $36 per night for double sites.
  • $22 per night for full hookups
  • 1 RV and 3 tents OR 4 tents are permitted for all single sites.
  • 2 RV's and 6 tents OR 8 tents are permitted for all double sites.
  • Some sites will not accommodate this much equipment; Check individual site notes.
  • The banks are steep and it may be difficult to get to the water from many sites.
  • Forrest W. Bo Woods opens April 16 and closes October 25, 2009.

** If you are looking for a reservable picnic shelter and individual picnic sites, check out the Forrest W. "Bo" Wood Day Use Area. **

Getting There:

Forrest W. Bo Wood (IL)
RR 4 BOX 128B
Shelbyville IL 62565-9378

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.55139, -88.62222

To reach this campground, go 2 miles south of Sullivan on Illinois State Route 32 to the Forrest W. "Bo" Wood sign. Then right one-half mile to the campground.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (217)774-3951