Lone Point
LONE POINT
Part of Lake Shelbyville
Overview
Lone Point is a secluded campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois.
This facility has a variety of campsites that can accommodate large and small groups, as well as individuals. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.
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Facilities
Lone point is 100% reservable. All campsites are equipped with electricity. The facility provides amenities like flush toilets, showers, a playground, dump station and boat ramp.
It offers a separate area of camping for large groups of up to 80 people. The group camp area consists of 10 paved electric sites which can accommodate a total of 10 RVs and 30 tents, or 40 tents alone. The group area also provides a picnic shelter and water hydrant.
Natural Features
The Lone Point area is heavily forested with plenty of shade. Oak and hickory are the lake region's dominant tree species. Foliage turns a variety of red, orange, purple and yellow each fall, while prairie flowers dot the landscape in spring and summer.Numerous species of songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors inhabit the lake area, as do mammals such as cottontail rabbit, white-tail deer, gray and fox squirrel, muskrat and mink.
Recreation
Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. Visitors have access to a multi-lane boat ramp and courtesy dock at the adjacent Lone Point Day Use Area.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.
Hikers can explore the lake shore using a number of trails, including the 11-mile Chief Illini backpacking trail, which begins nearby and runs along the edge of the lake.
Nearby Attractions
Eagle Creek State Park, Little Illini & Chief Illini Hiking Trails, Hide N Seek at Coon Creek Trail, the city of Findlay, and Forrest Park in Shelbyville all provide great opportunities to explore Lake Shelbyville.
The nearby Hunter & Fishermen Parking Lots, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding, and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.
Important Notices
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 have a reservation prior to setting up on site.
Must check-in at fee booth during normal operation hours.
- One RV and three tents or four tents per campsite
- Tent camping is permitted, but not recommended for some sites
- The adjacent Lone Point Day Use Area has individual picnic sites as well as a picnic shelter which is available on a first come, first served basis.
- The banks are steep and it may be difficult to get to the water from many sites
- Hikers may want to call the park for Chief Illini Trail status prior to planning a trip; trail is occasionally closed for repairs
- 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.
Available Activities
- DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
- VISITOR CENTER - Ranger Station
- PICNICKING - Picnic Shelter
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From Shelbyville, Illinois, go 4.5 miles north on State Route 128 to County Road 1750 N. Turn right and drive 0.9 miles to County Road 1900 E, then make a left and go 0.35 mile. Turn right onto County Road 1785 N and continue 2.5 miles to County Road 2150 E. Turn right and go 0.7 mile to County Road 1725 N, then take a left and travel 0.25 mile to County Road 2175 E. Turn right and continue 0.7 mile to the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 217-774-3951
1989 State Hwy 16SHELBYVILLE, IL 62565
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 21, Loop MAYA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop MAYA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 70, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 65, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 67, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop MAYA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 64, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop MAYA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 68, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 71, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop MAYA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop MAYA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop MAYA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 69, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 72, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop MAYA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 66, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 56, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop LPOI, Type Standard Electric
