Christine S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2026 Stayed at: 093, Loop: Area 4B
We love Bo woods campground very clean just a very nice park
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Bo Woods Campground is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained sites, and friendly staff, making it a popular choice for campers. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the ample opportunities for boating and biking in the area. However, some noted the limitations in fishing access, crowded weekends, and the condition of restrooms, suggesting areas for improvement. Overall, it remains a favored destination for camping enthusiasts.
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August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 093, Loop: Area 4B
We love Bo woods campground very clean just a very nice park
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August 20, 2026 Stayed at: 131, Loop: Area 5
Beautiful park! The park is well maintained with nice level sites. Enjoyed our stay!
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August 23, 2026 Stayed at: 132, Loop: Area 5
Bo Woods: Recreation.gov website was good, user friendly detailed, easier o use than my state's. website. Tip: When I first tried to register - it failed, but when I offered a second email address - it worked fine. Could have been due to older email - I might have used before or it got locked out. The phone customer service was most excellent. Bo camp was so so, the lake was no good, it's mainly for water skiers, motor boats, Saturday camp was full, I got lucky finding a spot. Lake is dark water, churned up waves from boats, I think the lake is man-made by damming of a river, super steep dangerously high banks, no where to fish from shore, boats roar motors well into the overnight. Some group held a big fireworks show in mid August, that was nice. Decent mount of trees. Lots are small, all gravel, not lawn to enjoy. Mostly if not all trailer camper RV's, restroom shower was small, two of them, had old shower, nozzle worked but set - you cannot adjust the direction, it was not very clean to the point I chose not to shower there, skipped it. Nothing else there to enjoy, nothing to see. Nice people in the park. But big regret.
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August 23, 2026 Stayed at: 132, Loop: Area 5
Bo Woods: Recreation.gov website was good, user friendly detailed, easier o use than my state's. website. Tip: When I first tried to register - it failed, but when I offered a second email address - it worked fine. Could have been due to older email - I might have used before or it got locked out. The phone customer service was most excellent. The camp's Office and Front Office Personnel were the best, well organized. It's required to check in with them for your day's camp/parking card pass for your lot. You have to be careful as they are across the street from the "park".
Bo camp itself was so so, the lake was no good, it's mainly for water skiers, motor boats, Saturday camp was full, I got lucky finding a spot online a week earlier. Lake is dark water, churned up waves from boats, I think the lake is man-made by damming of a river, super steep dangerously high banks, no where to fish from shore, boats roar motors well into the overnight. Some group held a big fireworks show in mid August, that was nice. Decent mount of trees. Lots are small, all gravel, not lawn to enjoy. Mostly if not all trailer camper RV's, restroom shower was small, two of them, had old shower, nozzle worked but set - you cannot adjust the direction, it was not very clean to the point I chose not to shower there, skipped it. Nothing else there to enjoy, nothing to see. Nice people in the park. But big regret.
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August 24, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: Area 3
Our favorite campground, well kept,close to town
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August 25, 2026 Stayed at: 123, Loop: Area 5
Great time
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August 26, 2026 Stayed at: 097, Loop: Area 4B
great place.
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August 26, 2026 Stayed at: 091, Loop: Area 4B
Had a very relaxing time.
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August 27, 2026 Stayed at: 044, Loop: Area 3
We had a very spacious and shady site. The site we were in had full hookups which made it especially nice.
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August 28, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Area 1
I like this area of the campground.
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1989 St. Highway 16, Shelbyville, IL 62565 United States
Elevation: 188 ft
Forrest W. Bo Wood is located approximately 15 miles from Interstate 57, which provides access to major destinations in the region.
Last updated: October 24, 2026