Forrest W. Bo Wood

Lake Shelbyville

🏕️ CampgroundLake ShelbyvilleIllinois⭐ 4.7 (866)

🟢 44 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 141 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Forrest W. Bo Wood in Illinois has 44 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 Area 4B #098 & Area 5 #141 next to each othersites Area 2 #014, Area 4B #097, #098, Area 5 #141

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 Area 1 #006 & Area 2 #015 next to each othersites Area 1 #001, #003, #004, #005, #006, Area 2 #015, #016, #018, #019, #020, #024, #025, #027, #029, #030, #031, #033, #036, #037, Area 4B #079, #084, #087, #093, #095, #096, Area 4C #101, #106, #108, #110, Area 5 #133, #136, #138, #139, #140

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →👥 Area 2 #012 & Area 3 #044 next to each othersites Area 2 #012, Area 3 #044, #048, Area 5 #120

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Area 4B #083 & Area 5 #127 next to each othersites Area 4B #083, Area 5 #127

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 Area 4C #111 & Area 5 #132 next to each othersites Area 1 #007, Area 4B #088, #091, Area 4C #109, #111, Area 5 #132

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →👥 Area 4B #090 & Area 5 #130 next to each othersites Area 2 #021, #023, #026, Area 4B #090, Area 5 #130

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites Area 5 #124, #128

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites Area 1 #008, Area 5 #119, #125, #126

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Area 2 #014 — Site 14 Restroom — **Site Area 2 #014** · Site 14 RestroomUSACE

Campsite Area 2 #014 — Site 14 Fall 2020 — **Site Area 2 #014** · Site 14 Fall 2020USACE

Campsite Area 4B #097 — Site 97 Utilities — **Site Area 4B #097** · Site 97 UtilitiesMary Ann Coventry

Campsite Area 4B #097 — Site 97 — **Site Area 4B #097** · Site 97USACE

Campsite Area 4B #098 — Site 98 Overview — **Site Area 4B #098** · Site 98 OverviewMary Ann Coventry

Campsite Area 4B #098 — Site 98 Utilities — **Site Area 4B #098** · Site 98 UtilitiesMary Ann Coventry

Campsite Area 5 #141 — Site 141 — **Site Area 5 #141** · Site 141USACE

Campsite Area 1 #001 — Site 1 Pad — **Site Area 1 #001** · Site 1 PadUSACE

Campsite Area 1 #001 — Site 1 — **Site Area 1 #001** · Site 1USACE

Campsite Area 1 #003 — Site 3 Pad — **Site Area 1 #003** · Site 3 PadUSACE

Campsite Area 1 #003 — Site 3 Nearby Restroom — **Site Area 1 #003** · Site 3 Nearby RestroomMary Ann Coventry

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $18–$48/nightStandard ElectricTent Only Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.7★★★★★866 ratings

5★639

4★174

3★34

2★18

1★1

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.0/4

Verizon3.0/4

T-Mobile2.6/4

Sprint retired2.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Forrest W. Bo Wood FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Forrest W. Bo Wood?

Forrest W. Bo Wood in Illinois takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Forrest W. Bo Wood?

Campsite fees at Forrest W. Bo Wood run about $18–$48/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Forrest W. Bo Wood when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Forrest W. Bo Wood often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Forrest W. Bo Wood a good campground?

Forrest W. Bo Wood holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 866 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Forrest W. Bo Wood?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Forrest W. Bo Wood, AT&T rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 179 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Forrest W. Bo Wood located?

Forrest W. Bo Wood is located in Lake Shelbyville, Illinois. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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