Illinois / Shelby County / Shelbyville

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.

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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