Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Campground sits on the eastern 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 fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing. Visit the Lake Shelbyville, U.S.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 104 |
| Host/management | 5 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 100 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
104 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | ALEG | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 002 | ALEG | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 003 | ALEG | Pull-through | 75 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 004 | ALEG | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 005 | ALEG | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | |
| 006 | ALEG | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | ||
| 007 | ALEG | Pull-through | 65 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
| 008 | ALEG | Pull-through | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
| 009 | ALEG | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
| 010 | ALEG | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 100 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Lithia Springs Campground is 100% reservable. It has more than 100 campsites, all of which have electric hookups. Some campsites are on the lake shore within a short walk of the water. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, a playground, swimming beach, fish cleaning station, dump station and boat ramp. A full-service marina is located adjacent to the recreation area.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Shelbyville, Illinois, go three miles east of Shelbyville on State Route 16 to County Road 2200E. Turn left and go two miles to County Road 1500N. Turn left again and drive 1.4 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Shelbyville, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.4344° N, 88.7600° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShelbyville State & Wildlife Rx
11 mi from the campground · 30 acres
- PrescribedBrrus Rx
37 mi from the campground · 50 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 4.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 23.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | J and K Mitchell RV Outlet ↗ | 42.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
⛺Would You Swim Here Year-Round? | Lithia Springs Campground RV Review
Worth a stop
Wolf Creek State Park, General Dacey Trail, Forrest Park, Community Cove, and Lithia Marina all provide great opportunities to explore Lake Shelbyville. The nearby Hunter & Fishermen Parking Lots, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge, Wolf Creek State Park, and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding, and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.
- 0.3 miLithia Springs Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 1.1 miOpossum Creek Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 10.1 miWilborn Creek Beach ↗Swimming
- 10.5 miSullivan Beach ↗Swimming
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Chautauqua AuditoriumBuilding · Shelbyville · 2 mi
- Horace M. Tallman HouseBuilding · Shelbyville · 3 mi
- Westervelt Christian ChurchBuilding · Westervelt · 6.2 mi
Natural features
The campground lies in an oak and hickory forest. 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, raccoons, & opossums.
Recreation
Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. Lithia Springs provides a boat ramp, and for those without a boat, several ponds with farmed fish are available around the lake. Hunting areas within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lithia Springs?
Sites at Lithia Springs are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lithia Springs?
Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Lithia Springs have?
109 sites, including 104 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lithia Springs?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Lithia Springs have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Lithia Springs?
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, a playground, swimming beach, fish cleaning station, dump station and boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lithia Springs?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lithia Springs. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lithia Springs?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Lithia Springs?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Lithia Springs?
Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Lithia Springs?
Shelbyville, Illinois. Wolf Creek State Park, General Dacey Trail, Forrest Park, Community Cove, and Lithia Marina all provide great opportunities to explore Lake Shelbyville.
Source: Getting there
What if Lithia Springs is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Opossum Creek (1 mi), Coon Creek (1.2 mi), and Lone Point (1.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby