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

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Playground 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/

Available sites

135 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Sep
Oct
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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Playground 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
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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 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 16 ft
🚐 002, Loop: Area 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 15 ft
🚐 003, Loop: Area 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 14 ft
🚐 004, Loop: Area 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 13 ft
🚐 005, Loop: Area 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 16 ft
🚐 006, Loop: Area 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 14 ft
🚐 007, Loop: Area 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 14 ft
🚐 008, Loop: Area 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 17 ft
🚐 009, Loop: Area 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 57 × 19 ft
🚐 011, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 16 ft
🚐 012, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 15 ft
🚐 013, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 14 ft
🚐 014, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 110 × 15 ft
🚐 015, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 16 ft
🚐 016, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 13 ft
🚐 017, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 13 ft
🚐 018, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 13 ft
🚐 019, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 14 ft
🚐 020, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 18 ft
🚐 021, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 20 ft
🚐 023, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 16 ft
🚐 024, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 18 ft
🚐 025, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 12 ft
🚐 026, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 13 ft
🚐 027, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 13 ft
🚐 028, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 14 ft
🚐 029, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 13 ft
🚐 030, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 16 ft
🚐 031, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 13 ft
🚐 032, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 13 ft
🚐 033, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 14 ft
🚐 034, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 30 ft
🚐 035, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 20 ft
🚐 036, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 15 ft
🚐 037, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 15 ft
🚐 038, Loop: Area 2 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 18 ft
🚐 039, Loop: Area 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 040, Loop: Area 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 041, Loop: Area 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 042, Loop: Area 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 043, Loop: Area 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 044, Loop: Area 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 045, Loop: Area 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 046, Loop: Area 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 047, Loop: Area 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 048, Loop: Area 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 050, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 19 ft
🚐 051, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 14 ft
🚐 052, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 23 ft
🚐 053, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 18 ft
🚐 054, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 16 ft
🚐 055, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 150 × 20 ft
🚐 056, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 115 × 13 ft
🚐 057, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 95 × 16 ft
🚐 058, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 105 × 15 ft
🚐 059, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 120 × 20 ft
🚐 060, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 110 × 16 ft
🚐 061, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 22 ft
🚐 062, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 14 ft
🚐 063, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 14 ft
🚐 064, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 14 ft
🚐 065, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 × 14 ft
🚐 066, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 115 × 13 ft
🚐 067, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 14 ft
🚐 068, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 14 ft
🚐 069, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 070, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 18 ft
🚐 071, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 14 ft
🚐 072, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 13 ft
🚐 073, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 074, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 25 ft
🚐 075, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 24 ft
🚐 076, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 14 ft
🚐 077, Loop: Area 4A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 24 ft
🚐 078, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 079, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 080, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 081, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 082, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 083, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 084, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 085, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 086, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 087, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 088, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 089, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 090, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 091, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 093, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 23 ft
🚐 094, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 095, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 22 ft
🚐 096, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 19 ft
🚐 097, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 24 ft
🚐 098, Loop: Area 4B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 25 ft
🚐 099, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 100, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 101, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 102, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 103, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 104, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 105, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 106, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 107, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 108, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 109, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 110, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 111, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 112, Loop: Area 4C RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 114, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 115, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 116, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 117, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 118, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 119, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 120, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 121, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 122, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 123, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 124, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 125, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 126, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 21 ft
🚐 127, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 24 ft
🚐 128, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 26 ft
🚐 129, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 20 ft
🚐 130, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 14 ft
🚐 131, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 110 × 15 ft
🚐 132, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 16 ft
🚐 133, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 15 ft
🚐 134, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 24 ft
🚐 135, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 25 ft
🚐 136, Loop: Area 5 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 30 ft
⛺ 138, Loop: Area 5 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 139, Loop: Area 5 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 140, Loop: Area 5 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 141, Loop: Area 5 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews

1400 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 1400 reviews

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5 stars 73.2% (1,025)
4 stars 20.1% (282)
3 stars 4.1% (58)
2 stars 2.4% (33)
1 star 0.1% (2)

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Steven C

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

We love Bo Wood, the lake is great!

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Ellen W

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

Love this campground . So clean . Excellent host

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Ellen W

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

Love this campground . So clean . Excellent host

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jane K

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

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.

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jane K

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

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.

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Gary G

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

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.

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Gary G

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

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.

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Richard E

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

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

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Richard E

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

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

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Chris W

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July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 089, Loop: Area 4B

Absolutely wonderful park!!! Great hosts, friendly and knowledgeable. Park is well maintained and kept clean. Convenient to many places, restaurants and fun things to do!!!

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Location & Directions for Forrest W. Bo Wood

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

Elevation: 188 ft

Nearest town

Shelbyville, IL - 21 mi

About 26 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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