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Lone Point is a secluded campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois.
This facility has a variety of campsites that can accommodate large and small groups, as well as individuals. The lake and surrounding land offer outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.
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 at the adjacent Lone Point Day Use Area.
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.
Lone point offers a separate area of camping for large groups of up to 80 people. The group camp area consists of 10 paved electric sites which can accommodate a total of 10 RVs and 30 tents, or 40 tents alone. The group area also provides a picnic shelter and water hydrant.
The facility provides amenities like flush toilets, showers, a playground, dump station and boat ramp.
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.
Wolf Creek State Park, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.
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 campground.
Nice clean bathroom plenty of toilet paper.
Our lot nice cozy acorns falling put dents in my car hood. Nice trails
Nice quiet place. Playground nice and clean bathrooms clean. But there was no soap to wash your hands with 😆 all in all everything was great everyone super nice boat launch right there. we went kayaking the lake was right behind our campsite so it was perfect and nice little trail from our campsite to the waterfront. On the way there firewood is $5 a bundle which is sweet. And there's a convenience store 6 minutes away. Not that you should have forgot anyting 😆🐱🍕🍻🍗🦞⛺🏠🚲🙈🙉🙊 all things being said have fun at Shelbyville lake.
Very nice and clean campground not too far from the freeway. Spot 53 has a great view and is far away from other campers. Spot was pretty unlevel, so take lots of blocks and maybe something extra for under your steps. Nicest showers I’ve seen.
