Resorts in Shelbyville, Illinois

Resorts in Shelbyville, Illinois

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Shelbyville, Illinois, home to Lake Shelbyville, draws tourists for its fishing, boating and other outdoor recreation, so bring your sense of adventure. Resorts in Shelbyville are close to the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area, which provides nature trails for hiking and wildlife viewing. Hunting for rabbit, quail and deer is permitted in the area as well. Bring your hiking shoes and explore all the outdoor activities that Shelbyville has to offer.

Lithia Resort

Lithia Resort boasts two on-site catch-and-release fishing ponds. And children will enjoy the on-site playground and nightly campfires. The resort offers regular rooms, cabins or rental houses. Each cabin includes a porch, campfire ring, picnic table, full kitchen and bath and cable television. Regular rooms have a kitchen, full bath and living room. Rental houses include all the essential amenities plus extras like a large sunroom and a fenced-in backyard. Lake Shelbyville and Lithia Springs Marina are less than one mile from the resort. Chief Illini Trail is less than five minutes from the resort and offers 11 miles of hiking through hills and prairies. Okaw Bluff Trail runs for one mile and overlooks Lake Shelbyville.

Lithia Resort
RR #4 box 105
Shelbyville, IL 62565
217-774-2882
lithiaresort.com

Gregory's Resort

Gregory's Resort provides all the fishing supplies you'll need. The on-site store has tackle and bait. Crappie and bass can be found in Lake Shelbyville, which is less than a mile away. Gregory's offers regular rooms and private cottages, all of which include full kitchens with microwaves and refrigerators, cable TV and boat hookups. A picnic area and barbecue grills are also on-site. Lithia Springs Marina is less than one minute away and offers ramps for boat launching. The wilderness area around the lake has abundant waterfowl, rabbit and deer. Wolf Creek Riding Stables is less than five miles for Gregory's and provides a 15-mile equestrian trail for horseback riding.


Gregory's Resort
RR #4 Box 102b
Shelbyville, IL 62565
812-232-6514
gregorysresort.net

Robin Hood Woods Resort

Robin Hood Woods Resort has a playground and an arcade to keep the kids busy. The resort has facilities with full hookups for tent and RV camping, and offers cabin rentals. Each cabin has a living area and full kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. A sofa bed and cable television are also included. Robin Hood Woods offers a pool, picnic area and supply store, which has fishing supplies and groceries. The on-site catch-and-release pond is stocked with a selection of species.

Robin Hood Woods Resort
RR #4 Box 16A Hwy 16
Shelbyville, IL 62565
217-774-4222
robinhoodwoods.com

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