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This is a day-use picnic shelter facility with no overnight camping. Shelters are open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and can be reserved through Recreation.gov.
About
Spillway Picnic Shelters is a day-use recreation area located just below the Lake Shelbyville Dam in central Illinois. This facility offers two reservable picnic shelters for group gatherings. Shelter #1 includes 6 picnic tables, a group grill and fireplace, flush restrooms, overhead lights, 4 electrical outlets, and parking. Shelter #2 has 6 picnic tables and a group grill but no electricity.
The area is popular for shoreline and kayak fishing, featuring a fish cleaning station and handicap-accessible fishing pier. Common catches include catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass, and bluegill. The General Dacey Trail passes through the area, providing a multi-use path for biking and walking that extends through the spillway, dam, and into the city park. A children's playground is also on-site.
This is strictly a day-use facility with no overnight camping available. Shelter hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Directions
From Shelbyville, Illinois, go half a mile east on State Route 16 to Spillway Recreation Area road. Turn left into Spillway Recreation Area.
