Forrest W. Bo Wood

1989 St. Highway 16, Shelbyville, Illinois, United States

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 Pet Friendly
Playground Playground
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

135 total sites

RV Sites

131 sites

Tent Sites

4 sites

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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 16 to Oct 24

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
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 002, Loop: Area 1 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 003, Loop: Area 1 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 004, Loop: Area 1 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 005, Loop: Area 1 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 006, Loop: Area 1 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 007, Loop: Area 1 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 008, Loop: Area 1 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 009, Loop: Area 1 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 011, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 012, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 013, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 014, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 015, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 016, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 017, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 018, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 019, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 020, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 021, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 023, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 024, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 025, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 026, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 027, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 028, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 029, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 030, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 031, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 032, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 033, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 034, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 035, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 036, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 037, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 038, Loop: Area 2 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 039, Loop: Area 3 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 040, Loop: Area 3 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 041, Loop: Area 3 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 042, Loop: Area 3 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 043, Loop: Area 3 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 044, Loop: Area 3 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 045, Loop: Area 3 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 046, Loop: Area 3 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 047, Loop: Area 3 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 048, Loop: Area 3 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 050, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 051, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 052, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 053, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 054, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 055, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 056, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 057, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 058, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 059, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 060, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 061, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 062, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 063, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 064, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 065, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 066, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 067, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 068, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 069, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 070, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 071, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 072, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 073, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 074, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 075, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 076, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 077, Loop: Area 4A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 078, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 079, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 080, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 081, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 082, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 083, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 084, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 085, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 086, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 087, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 088, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 089, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 090, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 091, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 093, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 094, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 095, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 096, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 097, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 098, Loop: Area 4B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 099, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 100, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 101, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 102, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 103, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 104, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 105, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 106, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 107, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 108, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 109, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 110, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 111, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 112, Loop: Area 4C RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 114, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 115, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 116, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 117, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 118, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 119, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 120, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 121, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 122, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 123, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 124, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 125, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Full Hookups
🚐 126, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 127, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 128, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 129, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 130, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 131, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 132, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 133, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 134, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 135, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 136, Loop: Area 5 RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
⛺ 138, Loop: Area 5 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ 139, Loop: Area 5 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ 140, Loop: Area 5 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ 141, Loop: Area 5 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly

Reviews (1350)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.6
1350 reviews
5
73.5%
992
4
19.7%
266
3
4.2%
57
2
2.4%
33
1
0.1%
2

David F

Verified

October 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: Area 4C

5

Spacious gravel FHU site 103

William H

Verified

October 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: Area 4C

5

This campground is our go-to happy place! It’s not far from home (a real plus for us at this time), there’s a nice variety of sites, a dog park, your choice of fairly level sites, and our favorite: pull-through sites with full hook-ups.

roberta P

Verified

October 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: Area 5

5

This is a favorite destination. Close to Amish area, and lake activities. Very helpful hosts. Nice clean bathrooms and hot showers.

William H

Verified

October 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: Area 4C

5

This campground is our go-to happy place! It’s not far from home (a real plus for us at this time), there’s a nice variety of sites, a dog park, your choice of fairly level sites, and our favorite: pull-through sites with full hook-ups.

roberta P

Verified

October 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: Area 5

5

This is a favorite destination. Close to Amish area, and lake activities. Very helpful hosts. Nice clean bathrooms and hot showers.

Anita K

Verified

October 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: Area 4B

5

We love it at Bo Woods! The full hook up sites are so convenient and the grounds are always maintained well. The camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. This is our first camper and your campsites have made our experience fun and welcoming. Thank you!

Anita K

Verified

October 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: Area 4B

5

We love it at Bo Woods! The full hook up sites are so convenient and the grounds are always maintained well. The camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. This is our first camper and your campsites have made our experience fun and welcoming. Thank you!

Toni E

Verified

October 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Area 3

5

Very impressed with the campground and will return

Toni E

Verified

October 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Area 3

5

Very impressed with the campground and will return

Charles S

Verified

October 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: Area 5

4

Camping was good and location was nice.

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.

Elevation: 188 feet

Distance to downtown

21 mi drive to downtown Shelbyville (about 26 min)

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