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Bo Wood, near Shelbyville, Illinois, is a spacious campground that offers a mix of relaxation and outdoor fun. With a variety of sites, including tent and RV options, it’s a great place to set up camp and enjoy the natural surroundings.

The campground boasts well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of activities. Many sites are shaded and come equipped with picnic tables and fire pits, making it easy to unwind and enjoy a meal outdoors. One camper noted, “The site was very spacious and the campground nice and quiet, clean and well kept.”

For those who love water activities, Bo Wood is right next to Lake Shelbyville, providing beautiful views and opportunities for fishing and boating. There’s also a dog park and playground on-site, perfect for families and pet owners. As one reviewer mentioned, “This campground has a dog park and beautiful views.”

If you’re looking to explore, you’ll find hiking and biking trails nearby, along with local amenities just a short drive away. While some campers noted that the sites can feel a bit crowded, the friendly atmosphere and variety of activities make it a solid choice for a weekend getaway or a longer stay.

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Location

Bo Wood is located in Illinois

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Coordinates

39.55400054 N
88.6140004 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 11, 2025

Family camping

Extremely peaceful spot and friendly camp host. Great shower/bathroom facilities (could be little cooler in there in the summer)

SiteWolf Creek
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Bobby B., July 11, 2025
Reviewed Jun. 16, 2021

Serene site

For my Tent only camp site. I loved it. It’s spacious it’s for the most part shaded. It is right next to the lake. I get some views. In the pictures I posted you’ll see what I’m talking about. As far as the campground I did take a drive around it’s pretty big n has a lot of shaded sites. I think it’s over 140 sites. There is a boat ramp on the grounds also the playground there’s a dog park there is also a little amphitheater. I believe I was told the Rangers do events for the kids.  I do like the fact that you can go into a bathroom and it also has the shower so you have that privacy. I also noticed and was told that there are volunteers that are in the campground I guess all season. It seems like they’re spread out like there’s someone in every section. Which made me feel good.  Having someone with the inside access to get help or to have a problem solved sooner than later. Here are just a couple reasons why I did not give a five star. To you out there it may not be a negative for you so you could see this as a five star. For a beautiful campsite to be surrounded by a lake. You can’t really see or Have access to swim in. There is a beach for the lake but it’s outside the campground and down the road. It’s a negative for me. I mean keep the trees maybe get rid of any low hanging branches and the bushes that block most of the view. I really wish they had some air in the bathrooms. Half of my trip was in the high 90s and the sun was just beaming on the building. So it was not pleasurable to use the bathroom or take a shower then. The tent only site that I was at. You had to park your car in a parking lot across the street but from my site it was down a little further.. I like having my car close by so I can access anything that is left in my car throughout my stay.  wi-Fi would’ve been a plus. So I got good phone service. Att

Site138
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by patricia D., June 16, 2021
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by patricia D., June 16, 2021
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by patricia D., June 16, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 10, 2021

Quite Lake View

Our FHU site was very easy to access and a very level well graveled site. The site is full shade and wooded with a nice fire pit and lantern post. It is spaced well and you face the lake, so the camper blocks any noise from the rest of the loop. My wife has commented several times about how quite it is.

Site43
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Ryne T., June 10, 2021
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Ryne T., June 10, 2021
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Ryne T., June 10, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

Four Stars because of the Dog Park

This campground has a dog park and beautiful views, but the sites are very crowded.  There are full hook up sites and electric only.  If you like the party atmosphere, this place is for you.  If you like a more spread out and quiet park, look at Lithia Springs or Opossum.  Your park pass from any COE campground will get you in.

Photos view from dog park.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Debra M., June 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Debra M., June 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Debra M., June 1, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2019

Lovely last camping trip of the season

Giving this 4 stars for the awesomeness of the sites themselves. We were in 121. All of the sites we saw in our “loop” were super wide, all gravel and quite level. So well kept.....fire pit with grate, large picnic table....really, the site couldn’t have been better. Beautiful views of the lake! Just all-in-all a well maintained park. So, why not 5 stars? I really wanted good shore fishing and not only was it a long walk, but really not very good/easy to get to, or comfortable standing once you get there. Beautiful dog parks....one for large dogs and one for small, but again, a long walk from the campground. Not feasible for our older dog. One other thing, absolutely no lighting at night along the campground roadways. After dark, we watched a truck go into the ditch looking for the turn out (granted, the occupants sounded like they were well into partying), but the pitch darkness at night made it feel a little unsafe, especially walking the dog after dark. Still, the sites themselves are awesome.

Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017

Campground with all the comforts

The Forest Bo Wood Recreation area has grown each year since I first camped there in 1979.

In 2017 it has 150 camping sites, a boat ramp, fish cleaning station, several picnic areas and a bait shop at the entrance on Illinois Route 32 4 miles South of Sullivan. The camp sites all have parking space for a big rig and one vehicle. There are some tent only sites but most have been converted to at least 30 amp electric sites with water hookups near the site. Many lake side sites are available, some years back there was a problem with the bank, but that has been dealt with.

Bath rooms and shower houses are very clean and there is good bank fishing near the pavilion at the turn around at the west end of the area. There is a marina just 1 mile South and across the bridge another ½ mile is the Sullivan beach. Just 1 more mile South is a Rosatti's pizza located in a gas station with a liquor store. Rossati's delivers pizza's to the 2 campgrounds that are this close to the business. People that love the comforts of home while camping love this campground, so it fills up in the spring and summer months.

All sites are spacious and include a picnic table, lantern stand, fire pit with grill grate and some have added camp stove stands. I find that October camping at Bo Woods most agreeable with less people tent camping and less boat traffic on the lake. The fishing this time of year is also very good.

Site57
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Michael M., October 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Michael M., October 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Michael M., October 16, 2017
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Reviewed Aug. 26, 2016

Great CG!

Great campground, big but didn't feel "big". Excellent place to ride bikes; didn't venture on lake but it was beautiful. Bo Wood is on north end of lake and is the quiet side. The south side of lake had several more campgrounds (and crowded!). Nice COE visitor's center. Great hiking and bike trails. Close to amenities as well as Amish community. Wonderful waterfront sites if you are lucky to score one.

  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Bran P., August 26, 2016
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Bran P., August 26, 2016
  • Review photo of Bo Wood by Bran P., August 26, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there photos available of Bo Wood Campground facilities?

Yes, photos of Bo Wood Campground facilities are available online. These images showcase the campground's spacious sites, lake views, fire pits with cooking grates, picnic tables, and lantern posts. You can also find photos of the bathroom/shower facilities, boat ramp, and dog park. Many images highlight the beautiful waterfront views and wooded surroundings that make this campground popular. For the most current and comprehensive photo collection, check The Dyrt or the official Army Corps of Engineers website that manages the recreation area.

What do reviews say about Bo Wood Campground in Sullivan, IL?

Bo Wood Campground on Lake Shelbyville offers spacious sites with excellent amenities. The campground features 150 sites, many with full hookups, though some FHU sites lack shade. Campers appreciate the level, well-graveled sites that are particularly wide and well-maintained. The campground has a peaceful atmosphere on the quieter north end of the lake compared to the more crowded south side. Many sites offer beautiful lake views, and the campground is well-suited for biking. Facilities include clean shower/bathroom buildings, a dog park, and friendly camp hosts. The overall experience is described as peaceful, though it can get busy during peak seasons.

Where can I find a map of Bo Wood Campground's layout?

You can find a map of Bo Wood Campground's layout at the Army Corps of Engineers visitor center near the lake. Maps are typically available at the entrance station or camp host site when checking in. For advance planning, the official Army Corps of Engineers website for Lake Shelbyville provides downloadable campground maps showing the 150 campsites, boat ramp, fishing areas, and facility locations. Recreation.gov also offers site-specific maps when making reservations, allowing you to see each site's location relative to the lake and amenities.

What activities are available at Bo Wood Campground on Lake Sullivan?

Bo Wood Campground on Lake Shelbyville (not Lake Sullivan) offers numerous outdoor activities. Water recreation includes boating (with an accessible boat ramp), fishing (complete with a fish cleaning station), and swimming. On land, visitors enjoy hiking trails and biking paths throughout the area, with the campground being noted as an excellent place for cycling. The recreation area features several picnic areas for day use. A bait shop is conveniently located at the entrance on Illinois Route 32. The campground's location on the quieter north end of Lake Shelbyville provides a more peaceful setting for nature appreciation compared to the busier south side of the lake.