Overview

This day use area is located on northeast shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. This facility is a popular location for swimming and picnicking.

Facilities

There is 1 reservable picnic shelter. This is the only reservable beach picnic shelter on the lake. This shelter has 6 picnic tables, 1 group grill, 1 water hydrant, overhead lights, and 8 electrical outlets. The playground and large parking lot is located next door to the picnic shelter. Down the sidewalk are flushable restrooms with showers and the swimming area.

Natural Features

The day use area overlooks the north end of the lake. 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

This area is a public beach and features a large swimming area with several shaded picnic areas perfect for a family cookout or get-together. There is a playground next to the swimming area and picnic shelter.

Nearby Attractions

Wood’s Lake is a popular fishing area located just south of the day use area. A couple of miles north is the Forrest W. Bo Wood campground which is one of the largest campgrounds on the lake. The town of Sullivan is located 5 miles north and offers several restaurants to grab a bite to eat.

Important Notices

• Beach Shelter hours are 8 a.m. until sunset daily

• Vehicle Parking is $5.00 at public beach (not included in reservation fee)

• 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

• Firewood brought into this facility must be purchased, or collected locally due to invasive insects

Directions

<p>From Sullivan, Illinois, go five miles south on State Route 32 to Sullivan Beach Recreation Area. Turn right after crossing the bridge into Sullivan Beach Recreation Area.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 217-774-3951

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