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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Shelbyville is subject to closures not listed on this site due to COVID-19. For up to date information call 217-774-3951 or email lakeshelbyville@usace.army.mil.

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Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center

Save the Dates 2022 Programs

2022 Lake Shelbyville Programs

Sea Tow Foundation Life jacket Loaner Program

Dam West Life Jacket Loaner Station

Dam West Life Jacket Loaner Station Restocked with Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket. The Sea Tow Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program is part of a federal grant project funded by the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund as administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.

86% of drowning victims were not wearing life jackets.

86% of Drowning Victims Were NOT Wearing a Life Jacket.

What's happening at Lake Shelbyville?

Lake Shelbyville Links

Plan Your Visit
- Lake Shelbyville History
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- Fees, Reservations And Permits
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- Nearby Attractions
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- Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center
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Recreation
- Boating
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- Camping
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- Fishing
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- Trails
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- Hunting
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- Picnicking
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- Swimming and Beaches
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- Wildlife Viewing
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- Ranger Programs
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- Events
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- Geocaching
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Maps
- Fish Attractor Maps
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- Campground Maps
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- Hunting and Fishing Map
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- Virtual Map of Lake Shelbyville
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- Hiking and Biking Trail Maps
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Events & Outreach
- Education
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  - Dam Tours And Ranger Programs
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  - Eco-Meet
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- Water Safety
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Natural Resources
- Fishing
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- Hunting
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- Wildlife Viewing
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Volunteering
- Volunteer Opportunities
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Guides
- 2022 Park Information Guide
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Kaskaskia River Basin Feasibility Study
Lake Shelbyville Calendar
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Latest News Releases

Water Safety Tips for 4th of July Weekend

6/30/2022 UPDATED

Lake Shelbyville– Warmer weather is here, and July is the busiest time of year on our nation’s waterways, so keep in mind the importance of safety and please wear your life jacket and engine cutoff...

Parking for Lake Shelbyville 4th of July Fireworks

6/28/2022 UPDATED

Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gearing up for the 4th of July at Lake Shelbyville. Fireworks will be launched at dusk from Ramp Point, located in Dam West Recreation Area. ...

Two St. Louis District lakes awarded fish habitat improvement grants

6/21/2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District’s Lake Shelbyville and Mark Twain Lake were recently awarded the National Fish Habitat Partnership Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open Grant to improve fish...