Federal campground in Shelbyville, IL.
This day use area sits on the southwest 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 swimming, walking trails, picnicking, fishing, boating, and simply relaxing. The Lake Shelbyville Dam and the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center is located south of the day use area. Directly west of the day use area is the city park and the town of Shelbyville which offers small town boutiques as well as eateries to explore. The area features a public beach, boat ramp & fish cleaning station, and multiple picnic areas. It also features the General Dacey Trail, a multi-use biking and walking trail which extends through the south end of the lake, spillway, the dam, and into the city park. The shoreline is accessible in some areas for fishing opportunities. Some of the local fish in the…