Forrest W. Bo Wood
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About Forrest W. Bo Wood
Forrest W. Bo Wood is a national park campground at Lake Shelbyville in Moultrie County, Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Forrest W. Bo Wood is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 120 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 345 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Lake Shelbyville include Wilborn Creek (group Camp), Lone Point, Coon Creek (il), Opossum Creek and Lithia Springs.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 337 · 2024: 353 · 2025: 368
Location
Address
Shelbyville, Illinois
Coordinates
39.5514, -88.6222
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 1,164 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Wilborn Creek (group Camp)
Lake Shelbyville
Lone Point
Lake Shelbyville
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Coon Creek (il)
Lake Shelbyville
Opossum Creek
Lake Shelbyville
Lithia Springs
Lake Shelbyville
Keyesport Rec. Area
Carlyle Lake
Forrest W. Bo Wood FAQ
How far in advance should I book Forrest W. Bo Wood?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Forrest W. Bo Wood?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Forrest W. Bo Wood. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Forrest W. Bo Wood right now?
Forrest W. Bo Wood is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Forrest W. Bo Wood located?
Forrest W. Bo Wood is located in Lake Shelbyville, near Shelbyville, Illinois.
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