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Forrest W. Bo Wood
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SHELBYVILLE · Illinois · Lake Shelbyville
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Shelbyville |
| Location | SHELBYVILLE · Illinois · Lake Shelbyville · 39.55139, -88.62222 · Map |
| Sites | 135 public sites counted from the federal listing — 131 standard electric; 4 tent only electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 141 of 135 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 64 of 135 sites Sewer hookups at 59 of 135 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 59 of 135 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 150 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 141 sites · 30 ft: 141 sites · 35 ft: 141 sites · 40 ft: 141 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 5:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 141 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 217-774-3951 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-15.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
From Sullivan, Illinois, take State Route 32 south for two miles to the Forrest W. ''Bo'' Wood sign, then turn right and drive a half-mile to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Shelbyville IllinoisUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWilborn Creek (Group Camp)
5 mi straight-line · SHELBYVILLE IllinoisUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLone Point
9 mi straight-line · SHELBYVILLE IllinoisUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCoon Creek (Il)
10 mi straight-line · SHELBYVILLE IllinoisUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOpossum Creek
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Trip Card — Forrest W. Bo Wood
SHELBYVILLE · Illinois · Lake Shelbyville
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | SHELBYVILLE · Illinois · Lake Shelbyville |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 141 · full hookups at 59 |
| Max RV | Up to 150 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 135 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233496 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.