Forrest W. Bo Wood
Forrest W. Bo Wood is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Illinois. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 39.55139, -88.62222
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Paddling, Photography, Picnicking, Visitor Center, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 217-774-3951
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Forrest W. Bo Wood
Overview 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/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/ Recreation Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the water, and for those without a boat, several ponds with farmed fish are available around the lake. Hunting areas located within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock. Facilities Forrest W. Bo Wood Campground is 100% reservable. It is a large facility with more than 140 campsites that all provide electric hookups. For those without RVs, there are several tent-only sites. The campground has flush toilets, showers, a playground, dog park, fish cleaning station, dump station and a high-water boat ramp. Natural Features This facility lies on the shoreline with a steep descent down
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- MotoMart · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Marina and Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Wilborn Creek (Group Camp) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.6 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Lone Point | Private campground | 9.1 mi | — | — |
| Lone Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 9.3 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Coon Creek (Il) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 10 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Opossum Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 11 mi | — | Full hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.