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

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Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center

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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- Hiking and Biking Trail Maps
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- Interactive Hunting Map
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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/Regulations
- Title 36
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- 2022 Park Information Guide
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Kaskaskia River Basin Feasibility Study
Lake Shelbyville Calendar
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Latest News Releases

Enjoy Your Holiday, Play It Safe and Return Home Alive

6/28/2024

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, yet the number of deaths by drowning could be reduced drastically if everyone would wear a life jacket. Statistics show that 89 percent of those who...

Parking for Lake Shelbyville 4th of July Fireworks

6/28/2024

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. Lake Shelbyville has...

Road Across Lake Shelbyville Dam Closed Due to Maintenance

5/16/2024

The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed starting 7:00AM Monday, May 20th thru 12:00PM on Friday, May 24th and again Tuesday, May 28th thru Friday, May 31st. The road should...