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Lithia Springs Campground in Illinois
Moderate to Book

Lithia Springs Campground

Lake Shelbyville, Illinois

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As of October 2026, Lithia Springs Campground is a campground in Illinois with 101 campsites. Lithia Springs Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Lithia Springs Campground is located at 39.4344° N, 88.7600° W.
people allowed on 100 of 101 sites
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people allowed on the largest site
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Lithia Springs Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (41 sites)Oct 2 (5 sites)

41 sites open on Oct 1 at Lithia Springs Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 06:03 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

  • Mid-stay changes allowed
  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Lithia Springs Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Lithia Springs Campground

  • Standard 101
  • Hookups 101

What an RV fits

  • 25–29 ft2 sites
  • 30–34 ft8 sites
  • 35–39 ft4 sites
  • 40–44 ft6 sites
  • 45–49 ft12 sites
  • 50–54 ft10 sites
  • 55–59 ft13 sites
  • 60–64 ft11 sites
  • 65–69 ft4 sites
  • 70–74 ft10 sites
  • 75–79 ft8 sites
  • 80–84 ft8 sites
  • 85–89 ft3 sites
  • 100–104 ft2 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • showers
  • potable water
  • dump station

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.

All sites at Lithia Springs Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVHookups
001ALEGStandard875 ftElectric
002ALEGStandard860 ftElectric
003ALEGStandard875 ftElectric
004ALEGStandard870 ftElectric
005ALEGStandard860 ftElectric
006ALEGStandard860 ftElectric
007ALEGStandard865 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
008ALEGStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
009ALEGStandard855 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
010ALEGStandard830 ftElectric
011ALEGStandard845 ftElectric
012ALEGStandard840 ftElectric
013ALEGStandard830 ftElectric
014ALEGStandard845 ftElectric
015ALEGStandard830 ftElectric
016ALEGStandard855 ftElectric
017ALEGStandard825 ftElectric
018ALEGStandard850 ftElectric
019ALEGStandard830 ftElectric
020ALEGStandard880 ftElectric
021ALEGStandard880 ftElectric
024BLEGStandard855 ftElectric
025BLEGStandard865 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
026BLEGStandard845 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
027BLEGStandard855 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
028BLEGStandard875 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
029BLEGStandard845 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
030BLEGStandard1630 ftElectric
031BLEGStandard835 ftElectric
032BLEGStandard845 ftElectric
033BLEGStandard850 ftElectric
034BLEGStandard855 ftElectric
035BLEGStandard855 ftElectric
036BLEGStandard825 ftElectric
037BLEGStandard875 ftElectric
038BLEGStandard845 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
039BLEGStandard855 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
040BLEGStandard845 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
041BLEGStandard850 ftElectric
042BLEGStandard830 ftElectric
043BLEGStandard840 ftElectric
044CLEGStandard850 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
045CLEGStandard860 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
046CLEGStandard840 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
047CLEGStandard840 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
048CLEGStandard845 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
049CLEGStandard860 ftElectric
050CLEGStandard850 ftElectric
051CLEGStandard830 ftElectric
052CLEGStandard830 ftElectric
053CLEGStandard835 ftElectric
SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVHookups
054CLEGStandard845 ftElectric
055CLEGStandard855 ftElectric
056CLEGStandard835 ftElectric
057CLEGStandard855 ftElectric
058CLEGStandard835 ftElectric
059CLEGStandard870 ftElectric
060CLEGStandard845 ftElectric
061CLEGStandard845 ftElectric
062CLEGStandard865 ftElectric
063CLEGStandard860 ftElectric
064CLEGStandard860 ftElectric
065CLEGStandard850 ftElectric
066CLEGStandard850 ftElectric
067CLEGStandard840 ftElectric
068CLEGStandard855 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
069DLEGStandard855 ftElectric
070DLEGStandard860 ftElectric
071DLEGStandard845 ftElectric
072DLEGStandard840 ftElectric
073DLEGStandard870 ftElectric
074DLEGStandard850 ftElectric
075DLEGStandard855 ftElectric
076DLEGStandard850 ftElectric
077DLEGStandard850 ftElectric
079DLEGStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
081DLEGStandard875 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
082DLEGStandard875 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
083DLEGStandard885 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
084DLEGStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
085DLEGStandard875 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
086DLEGStandard8100 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
087DLEGStandard880 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
088DLEGStandard8100 ftElectric
089DLEGStandard860 ftElectric
090DLEGStandard865 ftElectric
091DLEGStandard880 ftElectric
092DLEGStandard855 ftElectric
093DLEGStandard880 ftElectric
094DLEGStandard860 ftElectric
095DLEGStandard870 ftElectric
096DLEGStandard885 ftElectric
097DLEGStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
098DLEGStandard880 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
099DLEGStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
100DLEGStandard880 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
101DLEGStandard875 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
102DLEGStandard880 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
103DLEGStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
104DLEGStandard885 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
109DLEGStandard860 ftElectric, Water, Sewer

About Lithia Springs Campground

Overview

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. Army Corps of Engineers for News Releases, Event Information, & Emergency Updates. https://www.facebook.com/LakeShelbyvilleUSACE

Visit it our USACE Lake Shelbyville Website for more information on Lake Shelbyville. https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/

Recreation

Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill.

Lithia Springs provides a boat ramp, and for those without a boat, several ponds with farmed fish are available around the lake.

Hunting areas within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.

Facilities

Lithia Springs has more than 100 campsites, all of which have electric hookups. Some campsites are on the lake shore within a short walk of the water. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, a playground, swimming beach, fish cleaning station, dump station and boat ramp. A full-service marina is located adjacent to the recreation area.

Natural Features

The campground lies in an oak and hickory forest. Foliage turns a variety of red, orange, purple and yellow each fall, while prairie flowers dot the landscape in spring and summer.

Numerous species of songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors inhabit the lake area, as do mammals such as cottontail rabbit, white-tail deer, gray and fox squirrel, muskrat and mink, raccoons, & opossums.

Nearby Attractions

Wolf Creek State Park, General Dacey Trail, Forrest Park, Community Cove, and Lithia Marina all provide great opportunities to explore Lake Shelbyville.

The nearby Hunter & Fishermen Parking Lots, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge, Wolf Creek State Park, and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding, and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.

Rules and notices at Lithia Springs Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Lithia Springs Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Attention – Customers who do not arrive at the campground by 4 p.m. on the day after scheduled arrival date will be No Showed. Please Review the R1S No Show policy for complete details.

Must check-in at fee booth during normal operation hours.

Must have a reservation prior to setting up on site.

No alcohol permitted in beach area.

One RV and three tents, or four tents per site

Two RVs and six tents, or eight tents per double site

Tent camping is always permitted, but not recommended for some sites

The banks are steep and it may be difficult to get to the water from many sites

No outside firewood allowed; obtain or purchase firewood at or near your camping destination and burn it on-site; firewood can carry invasive insects and diseases that destroy forests; learn more

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Lithia Springs Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lithia Springs Campground?

Lithia Springs Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 101 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lithia Springs Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lithia Springs Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lithia Springs Campground have?

Lithia Springs Campground has 101 campsites.

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