Forrest W. Bo Wood Picnic Shelter
Closed — Currently closed for winter. Reservations available through Recreation.gov during operating season. Shelter hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily when open.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:57AM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
About
Forrest W. Bo Wood Picnic Shelter is a reservable group facility within the larger Bo Wood Recreation Area on the northern shore of Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois. The shelter accommodates groups with 6 picnic tables, 1 group grill, overhead lighting, and 2 electrical outlets. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., the shelter is available first-come, first-served when not reserved. The facility is located near a unique dog park featuring two enclosed areas with agility training equipment including hurdles, tunnels, and ramps. Flush restrooms are available nearby. A small parking lot serves the shelter with additional parking down the road. The recreation area sits on Lake Shelbyville's shoreline surrounded by oak and hickory forests. The 11,100-acre lake offers fishing for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass, and bluegill, with a boat ramp providing water access. The forested setting attracts diverse wildlife including songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, white-tailed deer, and various small mammals. The town of Sullivan is 3 miles north.
Directions
From Sullivan, Illinois, go three miles south on State Route 32 to Forrest W. Bo Wood Recreation Area. Turn right into the recreation area and follow the road past the campground to the turnaround to reach the day-use picnic shelter.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (217) 774-3951 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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