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1400 reviews
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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July 7, 2022 Stayed at: 117, Loop: Area 5
The best campground by far! It is always clean and well cared for! Hosts are very nice and helpful. Many lake view sites. Quiet, peaceful, and scenic. Great place to recharge. H. Bishop Jr.
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July 8, 2022 Stayed at: 108, Loop: Area 4C
Forrest Bo Woods is a clean, well-manicured campground. We live in Mattoon and always camp at Bo Woods. It's the best, by far. The only problem, at this time, is the reservation system now in place. There are no sites you can just drive in the park and camp in without a reservation. I camped last week, and for the most part, the campground was sparsely populated, that is, until the weekend came around. The reservation system makes the campground appear online to have very few available sites when attempting to plan a trip, but that's not how the actual campground looks when you're there. It has been brought to my attention by fellow campers that some people reserve a site every month for two weeks at a time. If they change their mind about camping those two weeks, they just cancel. Do those cancelled reservations then appear as available sites on recreation.gov? I cannot figure out how the campground can look so bare, but reserving a site for maybe 5-7 days appears almost impossible, while the campground has only a handful of actual campers. Thank you for a helpful response to my questions!
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July 8, 2022 Stayed at: 108, Loop: Area 4C
Forrest Bo Woods is a clean, well-manicured campground. We live in Mattoon and always camp at Bo Woods. It's the best, by far. The only problem, at this time, is the reservation system now in place. There are no sites you can just drive in the park and camp in without a reservation. I camped last week, and for the most part, the campground was sparsely populated, that is, until the weekend came around. The reservation system makes the campground appear online to have very few available sites when attempting to plan a trip, but that's not how the actual campground looks when you're there. It has been brought to my attention by fellow campers that some people reserve a site every month for two weeks at a time. If they change their mind about camping those two weeks, they just cancel. Do those cancelled reservations then appear as available sites on recreation.gov? I cannot figure out how the campground can look so bare, but reserving a site for maybe 5-7 days appears almost impossible, while the campground has only a handful of actual campers. Thank you for a helpful response to my questions!
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July 10, 2022 Stayed at: 125, Loop: Area 5
Site 125. Shaded and spacious. We have Verizon cell service and we only got 1 or 2 bars at this site. Neighbors were friendly.
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July 10, 2022 Stayed at: 125, Loop: Area 5
Site 125. Shaded and spacious. We have Verizon cell service and we only got 1 or 2 bars at this site. Neighbors were friendly.
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July 12, 2022 Stayed at: 132, Loop: Area 5
We have camped at Bo Wood for many years and we continue to love the area
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July 12, 2022 Stayed at: 132, Loop: Area 5
We have camped at Bo Wood for many years and we continue to love the area
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July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 044, Loop: Area 3
Great place for camping and a lovely dog park. Nice boat ramps and the swimming area is large with a nice pavilion. You do need to drive to the beach but it is very close. One recommendation is I do not understand why no golf carts but motor scooters and electric bikes. For us old folks golf cart permitted would be appreciated.
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July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 044, Loop: Area 3
Great place for camping and a lovely dog park. Nice boat ramps and the swimming area is large with a nice pavilion. You do need to drive to the beach but it is very close. One recommendation is I do not understand why no golf carts but motor scooters and electric bikes. For us old folks golf cart permitted would be appreciated.
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July 16, 2022 Stayed at: 089, Loop: Area 4B
Bo Wood is a well maintained, beautiful campground. The hosts are friendly, helpful and there is plenty to do within the surrounding area!!! We love Bo Wood!!!!
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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
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Population: 4,351
Nearby city: Decatur, IL
Approx. 27 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 640 ft
Shelbyville, IL
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