Lithia Springs
Lake Shelbyville — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SHELBYVILLE, IL, IL
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$36 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (590 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lithia-springs to be notified when sites open up.
Lithia Springs offers 101 sites on Lake Shelbyville's eastern shore with excellent amenities including flush toilets, showers, and a dump station. Google reviewers consistently praise the spacious tent sites, well-maintained bathrooms, and convenient online reservation system (4.7/5 from 236 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Spiny Softshell turtles, groundhogs, red-bellied woodpeckers, yellow-rumped warblers, turkey vultures, and great crested flycatchers observed in the area.
Insider tips for Lithia Springs: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Register online only; walk-ins not accepted Request a tent site with gravel bottom for better drainage
Skip Lithia Springs if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites. You prefer less crowded conditions and cannot book in advance. You need a campground open year-round.
Best time to visit Lithia Springs: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Opossum Creek (SHELBYVILLE, IL), Coon Creek (Il) (SHELBYVILLE, IL), Lone Point (SHELBYVILLE, IL), Wilborn Creek (Group Camp) (SHELBYVILLE, IL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lithia Springs
Cell signal at Lithia Springs (SHELBYVILLE, IL): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Register online only; walk-ins not accepted
Request a tent site with gravel bottom for better drainage
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Shelbyville fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Shelbyville before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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