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Forrest W. Bo Wood

F.W. "Bo" Wood
Playground in Area 2 Near site 38
Main Shower Building in Area 2
Bo Wood Lake Views - Area 5
Bo Wood

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Playground

About Forrest W. Bo Wood

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/LakeShelbyvilleUSACEVisit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/

Number of accommodations: 135

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Apr 16 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

135 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Area 1
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: Area 1
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 003, Loop: Area 1
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 004, Loop: Area 1
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: Area 1
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: Area 1
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Area 1
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: Area 1
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Area 1
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: Area 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: Area 3
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: Area 3
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: Area 3
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: Area 3
50 Amp · Full Hookups
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🚐 043, Loop: Area 3
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: Area 3
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: Area 3
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: Area 3
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: Area 3
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: Area 3
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 056, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 057, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 058, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 063, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 064, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 065, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 067, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 068, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 070, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 072, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 073, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 074, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 077, Loop: Area 4A
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 078, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 079, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 081, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 082, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
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🚐 083, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
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🚐 084, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 085, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
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🚐 086, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
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🚐 087, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 088, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 089, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
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🚐 090, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 091, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 093, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 094, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 096, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 097, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 098, Loop: Area 4B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 099, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 100, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 101, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 102, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 103, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 104, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 105, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 106, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 107, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 108, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 109, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 110, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 111, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 112, Loop: Area 4C
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 114, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 115, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 116, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 117, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 118, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 119, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 120, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 121, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 122, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 123, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 124, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 125, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 126, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 127, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 128, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 129, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 130, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 131, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 132, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 133, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 134, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 135, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 136, Loop: Area 5
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
138, Loop: Area 5
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
139, Loop: Area 5
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
140, Loop: Area 5
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
141, Loop: Area 5
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (1262)

What Guests Are Saying

Forrest W. Bo Wood Campground receives high praise for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and well-maintained facilities, including daily restroom cleanings and spacious campsites. Many guests appreciate the scenic views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favored spot for family gatherings and return visits. However, some concerns include occasional issues with restroom door locks and the need for more dumpsters near camping areas.

Review Summary

4.6
1262 reviews
5
73.1%
923
4
19.7%
249
3
4.4%
56
2
2.5%
32
1
0.2%
2

Steven C

Verified

July 28, 2025 Stayed at: 122, Loop: Area 5

5

We love Bo Wood, the lake is great!

Steven C

Verified

July 28, 2025 Stayed at: 122, Loop: Area 5

5

We love Bo Wood, the lake is great!

Rick B

Verified

July 28, 2025 Stayed at: 096, Loop: Area 4B

5

Perfect place to ride bikes. NJ

Ellen W

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Area 2

5

Love this campground . So clean . Excellent host

Ellen W

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Area 2

5

Love this campground . So clean . Excellent host

jane K

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Area 2

3

In the Army Corps of Engineers campground book, it said "Reservations accepted." I opted not to make a reservation ahead of time, so I could look at the sites first. When I got to the campground, I found a site and was about to set up and learned someone had reserved the site, but it was not marked in any way, so I moved, no big deal. However, as I talked to the neighboring campers, they shared they and their friends reserve the same two campsites every weekend. They've been doing it for years. One of the sites was probably the best site in the entire campground and every weekend it goes to them. Perhaps they were exaggerating, but this seems odd and also not exactly equitable.

The sites were of decent size, but close together and not a lot of trees offering privacy from neighboring campers. The lake is beautiful though and the campground was quiet.

jane K

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Area 2

3

In the Army Corps of Engineers campground book, it said "Reservations accepted." I opted not to make a reservation ahead of time, so I could look at the sites first. When I got to the campground, I found a site and was about to set up and learned someone had reserved the site, but it was not marked in any way, so I moved, no big deal. However, as I talked to the neighboring campers, they shared they and their friends reserve the same two campsites every weekend. They've been doing it for years. One of the sites was probably the best site in the entire campground and every weekend it goes to them. Perhaps they were exaggerating, but this seems odd and also not exactly equitable.

The sites were of decent size, but close together and not a lot of trees offering privacy from neighboring campers. The lake is beautiful though and the campground was quiet.

Gary G

Verified

July 24, 2025 Stayed at: 047, Loop: Area 3

4

Loved camping at Bo Woods. Spent every evening at the dog park for an hour. Nice view of sunset by the picnic pavilion We went to Arthur to eat at Yoder’s and shop at Beachy bulk foods. Nice shady spots fairly level. We also enjoyed our picnic lunch at Willow Ridge winery. They have some excellent wine and are very friendly. The shower house was clean and nice shower head.

Gary G

Verified

July 24, 2025 Stayed at: 047, Loop: Area 3

4

Loved camping at Bo Woods. Spent every evening at the dog park for an hour. Nice view of sunset by the picnic pavilion We went to Arthur to eat at Yoder’s and shop at Beachy bulk foods. Nice shady spots fairly level. We also enjoyed our picnic lunch at Willow Ridge winery. They have some excellent wine and are very friendly. The shower house was clean and nice shower head.

Richard E

Verified

July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 122, Loop: Area 5

5

Bo Woods our favorite campground. The campground is kept so clean and well mowed. The check-in experience goes very smooth.

Location Forrest W. Bo Wood

Address:
1989 St. Highway 16
Shelbyville, IL, 62565
United States

Highway access

Forrest W. Bo Wood is located approximately 15 miles from Interstate 57, which provides access to major destinations in the region.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.5514 / -88.6222

Elevation: 188 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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