Sullivan Beach Picnic Shelter
This day use area is located on northeast shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. This facility is a popular location for swimming and picnicking.
There is 1 reservable picnic shelter. This is the only reservable beach picnic shelter on the lake. This shelter has 6 picnic tables, 1 group grill, 1 water hydrant, overhead lights, and 8 electrical outlets. The playground and large parking lot is located next door to the picnic shelter. Down the sidewalk are flushable restrooms with showers and the swimming area.
Need to Know
Beach Shelter hours are 8 a.m. until sunset daily
Vehicle Parking is $5.00 at public beach (not included in reservation fee)
Read Lake Shelbyville Picnic Shelter Reservations Policy
Adult chaperones are required for youths under 18 years of age
No Off-Road Vehicles allowed unless written approval from Operations Manager
First-come first served available when shelter is not reserved
Firewood brought into this facility must be purchased, or collected locally due to invasive insects
Natural Features
The day use area overlooks the north end of the lake. 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.
Nearby Attractions
Wood’s Lake is a popular fishing area located just south of the day use area. A couple of miles north is the Forrest W. Bo Wood campground which is one of the largest campgrounds on the lake. The town of Sullivan is located 5 miles north and offers several restaurants to grab a bit to eat.
Recreation
This area is a public beach and features a large swimming area with several shaded picnic areas perfect for a family cookout or get-together. There is a playground next to the swimming area and picnic shelter.
Contact Information
1989 STATE HWY 16 SHELBYVILLE IL 62565
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 217-774-3951
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Sullivan, Illinois, go five miles south on State Route 32 to Sullivan Beach Recreation Area. Turn right after crossing the bridge into Sullivan Beach Recreation Area.
