Published on November 2, 2026 10:39 am
Last Updated on November 2, 2026 10:39 am
LAKE SHELBYVILLE, Ill. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, will temporarily close several recreation areas at Lake Shelbyville from 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, through 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, to accommodate the 36th annual Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities.
The hunt, conducted in partnership with Wolf Creek State Park, will take place Nov. 20-22 during the first firearm deer season.
As a safety precaution, the following locations will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic:
- Lone Point and Lithia Springs campgrounds
- Wilborn Creek Recreation Area
- Whitley Creek Recreation Area
- Coon Creek Recreation Area
- Opossum Creek Recreation Area
The closures also include boat ramps within the Wilborn Creek, Whitley Creek, Coon Creek and Opossum Creek recreation areas.
Boat ramps at Dam West, Lone Point, Lithia Springs, Forrest W, Bo Woods, Wolf Creek State Park and Eagle Creek State Park will remain open, along with all secondary ramps. The campground closures at Lone Point and Lithia Springs will not affect access to their boat ramps.
For more information, contact Lake Shelbyville Natural Resources Specialist Taylor Finks at 217-774-3951, ext. 7028.
