Lone Point
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 · 39.45222, -88.74028 · Map |
| Sites | 61 public sites counted from the federal listing — 61 standard 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 79 of 61 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 30 of 61 sites Sewer hookups at 30 of 61 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 30 of 61 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 80 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 78 sites · 30 ft: 78 sites · 35 ft: 77 sites · 40 ft: 73 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 80 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 217-774-3951 |
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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 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.
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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.
Directions, from the listing
From Shelbyville, Illinois, go 4.5 miles north on State Route 128 to County Road 1750 N. Turn right and drive 0.9 miles to County Road 1900 E, then make a left and go 0.35 mile. Turn right onto County Road 1785 N and continue 2.5 miles to County Road 2150 E. Turn right and go 0.7 mile to County Road 1725 N, then take a left and travel 0.25 mile to County Road 2175 E. Turn right and continue 0.7 mile to the campground.
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Trip Card — Lone Point
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 79 · full hookups at 30 |
| Max RV | Up to 80 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 61 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233541 · 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.