Lone Point Picnic Shelter
Lone Point is a secluded recreation area that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. This facility has a campground, group camp, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, and picnic shelter. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.
There is 1 reservable picnic shelter located next to the boat ramp parking lot. This shelter does not have electricity, but has 6 picnic tables and 1 group grill. The boat ramp parking lot offers plenty of parking, and flushable restrooms are a short distance away.
Need to Know
Shelter hours are 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily
Read Lake Shelbyville Picnic Shelter Reservations Policy
Adult chaperones are required for youths under 18 years of age
No Off-Road Vehicles allowed unless written approval from Operations Manager
First-come first served available when shelter is not reserved
Hikers may want to call the park for Chief Illini Trail status prior to planning a trip; trail is occasionally closed for repairs
Firewood brought into this facility must be purchased, or collected locally due to invasive insects
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.
Nearby Attractions
Eagle Creek State Park is nearby and offers camping, golfing, and boating opportunities. Also nearby are Coon Creek and Opossum Creek campgrounds which offer more camping opportunities. The nearby small town of Findlay has a gas station and a few restaurants.
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. 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.
Contact Information
1989 STATE HWY 16 SHELBYVILLE IL 62565
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 217-774-3951
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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 recreation area.
