LITHIA SPRINGS
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Available sites

102 total sites

About Lithia Springs

Lithia Springs Campground sits on the eastern shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. This facility has a variety of amenities and offers outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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/

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
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Apr 16 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
  • Marina
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

102 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 74 × 11 ft
🚐 002, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 11 ft
🚐 003, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 15 ft
🚐 004, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 11 ft
🚐 005, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 20 ft
🚐 006, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 13 ft
🚐 007, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 008, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 009, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 010, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 9 ft
🚐 011, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 9 ft
🚐 012, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 9 ft
🚐 013, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 9 ft
🚐 014, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 10 ft
🚐 015, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 8 ft
🚐 016, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 20 ft
🚐 017, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 20 ft
🚐 018, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 25 ft · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 20 ft
🚐 020, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 18 ft
🚐 021, Loop: ALEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 18 ft
🚐 024, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 16 ft
🚐 025, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 026, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 027, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 028, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 029, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 030, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 10 ft
🚐 031, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 9 ft
🚐 032, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 11 ft
🚐 033, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 9 ft
🚐 034, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 9 ft
🚐 035, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 8 ft
🚐 036, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 9 ft
🚐 037, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 15 ft
🚐 038, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 039, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 040, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 041, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 11 ft
🚐 042, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 16 ft
🚐 043, Loop: BLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 25 ft
🚐 044, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 045, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 046, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 047, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 048, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 049, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 9 ft
🚐 050, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 9 ft
🚐 051, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 9 ft
🚐 052, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 9 ft
🚐 053, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 20 ft
🚐 054, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 10 ft
🚐 055, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 10 ft
🚐 056, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 11 ft
🚐 057, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 10 ft
🚐 058, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 8 ft
🚐 059, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 9 ft
🚐 060, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 9 ft
🚐 061, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 10 ft
🚐 062, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 15 ft
🚐 063, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 9 ft
🚐 064, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 065, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 15 ft
🚐 066, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 25 ft
🚐 067, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft
🚐 068, Loop: CLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 069, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 20 ft
🚐 070, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 11 ft
🚐 071, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 11 ft
🚐 072, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 10 ft
🚐 073, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 25 ft
🚐 074, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 30 ft
🚐 075, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 35 ft
🚐 076, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 25 ft
🚐 077, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 18 ft
🚐 079, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 081, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 082, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 083, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 084, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 085, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 086, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 087, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 088, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 × 12 ft
🚐 089, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 090, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 10 ft
🚐 091, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 10 ft
🚐 092, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 16 ft
🚐 093, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 094, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 095, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 9 ft
🚐 096, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 12 ft
🚐 097, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 098, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 099, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 100, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 101, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 102, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 103, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 104, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 108, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 109, Loop: DLEG RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp

Reviews (714)

What Guests Are Saying

Lithia Springs offers a fantastic camping experience with well-maintained facilities, spacious sites, and a beautiful beach, making it a popular choice for families and repeat visitors. The marina adds to the appeal, providing opportunities for boating and fishing. While there are some concerns about tree safety and the need for additional boat launch lanes, overall feedback highlights the campground's cleanliness, friendly staff, and enjoyable atmosphere.

Review Summary

4.7
714 reviews
5
76.3%
545
4
17.2%
123
3
4.8%
34
2
1.3%
9
1
0.4%
3

Kristen W

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: ALEG

5

Very pretty campground, nice large sites and not right on top of the next campsite. My favorite campground on lake Shelbyville now.

Diana W

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: DLEG

5

Lithia Springs is a clean, quiet campground with full hook-ups. Only problem is that the full hookup sites get reserved very quickly when the reservation window opens 6 months prior to date. Very hard to get a full-hookup. Would also like to see a change in the check-in time. Not being able to check in until 5:00 p.m. is very inconvenient.

Carrie K

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: DLEG

4

Quiet campground. Everyone very friendly.

Richard D

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: ALEG

5

Very nice pad n scenery

Ricky H

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: BLEG

5

Just a great place to get away from it all, i have been camping at lake shelbyville since i was around 5 or so, i am 46 this year and still cant wait got camping season every year.

bill t

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: CLEG

5

Always a great time at a great facility thanks for taking good care of this place I’ve been going here since I was a kid now my kids camp here.

Paul G

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: BLEG

5

Lithia Springs has great campground facilities. My family is from the St. Louis area and we have met a group of our 'camping buddies' there for the past 8-9 years at Lithia Springs. It has become a tradition for our families, and the kids our growing up with that experience every summer. The marina has everything you might need for a day on the lake, and the beach is nice for the kids to swim and play while parents can watch and relax in the sun. The staff has always been great and not overbearing like other places I've been to.

Dan J

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ALEG

4

Need bigger sign to define campgrounds. Sign says Marina but nothing about campgrounds. Place was great, with lots to offer.

Scott M

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: DLEG

4

We use Lithia Springs every year for a week long extended family vacation of 20 individuals. Those of us that have camping units stay in the campground. Those that do not camp stay at Gregory's motel within walking distance of our camp site. The guard shack volunteers can be quite unfriendly to our family walking in. No one in our group smokes, drinks, is loud, has a dog or in anyway distracts other campers. Our guests do not use the shower facilities provided for the campground. We do use the marina, boat slips and even rent a pontoon.

Diane W

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: DLEG

5

I have enjoyed my stay here. It is a great campground and well maintained.

Location & Directions for Lithia Springs

1989 State Hwy 16, Shelbyville, IL 62565-9378 United States

Elevation: 199 ft

Getting There

From Shelbyville, Illinois, go three miles east of Shelbyville on State Route 16 to County Road 2200E. Turn left and go two miles to County Road 1500N. Turn left again and drive 1.4 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Shelbyville, IL - 6.6 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Highway access

Lithia Springs is accessible via State Route 16, approximately three miles west of Shelbyville, Illinois.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Attention – Customers who do not arrive at the campground by 4 p.m. on the day after scheduled arrival date will be No Showed. Please Review the R1S No Show policy for complete details.
  • Must check-in at fee booth during normal operation hours.
  • Must have a reservation prior to setting up on site.
  • No alcohol permitted in beach area.
  • One RV and three tents, or four tents per site
  • Two RVs and six tents, or eight tents per double site
  • Tent camping is always permitted, but not recommended for some sites
  • The banks are steep and it may be difficult to get to the water from many sites
  • No outside firewood allowed; obtain or purchase firewood at or near your camping destination and burn it on-site; firewood can carry invasive insects and diseases that destroy forests; learn more
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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