Spillway Picnic Shelters
Closed — Day-use facility only. Shelter hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Shelters available first-come, first-served when not reserved.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:35AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 24 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 12:59PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
A long duration winter storm will bring heavy snow to parts of central and southeast Illinois this weekend in the form of two waves. The first will come Saturday morning through early Saturday evening. After a brief lull Saturday night, the bigger push of snow will come early Sunday morning continuing through Sunday afternoon. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
About
Spillway Picnic Shelters is a day-use recreation area situated at the southern end of Lake Shelbyville, just below the dam where it connects to the Kaskaskia River. The facility features two reservable group picnic shelters: Shelter #1 includes 6 picnic tables, a group grill and fireplace, attached flush restrooms, overhead lights, and 4 electrical outlets; Shelter #2 offers 6 picnic tables and a group grill without electricity, with nearby restrooms and a prime view of the dam. This area is popular for shoreline and kayak fishing, featuring a handicap accessible fishing pier and fish cleaning station. Anglers can target catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass, and bluegill. The General Dacey Trail, a multi-use biking and walking trail, runs through the area and extends through the south end of the lake, spillway, dam, and into Shelbyville's city park. A playground is available for children, and the area provides excellent views of the Lake Shelbyville Dam. The surrounding landscape is home to diverse wildlife including songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, white-tail deer, and various small mammals.
Directions
From Shelbyville, Illinois, go half a mile east of Shelbyville on State Route 16 to Spillway Recreation Area road. Turn left into Spillway Recreation Area.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| 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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