RV rental Lake Shelbyville, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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Discover Lake Shelbyville RV rentals for memorable road trips

Lake Shelbyville is one of the deepest lakes in its region and is popular with boaters, pulling crowds in the summertime from nearby towns like Shelbyville, Sullivan, Decatur, and Mattoon. The lake covers over 11,000 acres, has an average depth of about 19 feet, and reaches nearly 70 feet at its deepest point. An RV rental in Shelby County, IL, is a fantastic way to explore the lake and all that the surrounding region has to offer.

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Getting Outdoors

There are four different public beaches located on Lake Shelbyville, so whether you want to avoid crowds or nestle your towel in amongst the masses, there are options. Swimming in the lake is a great way to spend the day since the water tends to be rather refreshing in the summer, but lying on the beach with a book is also encouraged.

Camping at Lake Shelbyville

Camping with an RV is easy when you are visiting Lake Shelbyville since there are over 1,500 different campsites in the Lake Shelbyville Area. These campsites are spread out between many different campgrounds, some of which are state-run campgrounds while others are privately-owned campgrounds. Of those 1,500 campsites, over one-third offer full hookups for RVs that includes electricity and water.

Exploring the Area

Shelbyville, which is on the southwestern shores of Lake Shelbyville, is one of the main hubs when visiting this giant lake. This city is a quintessential Central Illinois experience and is filled with many small shops, cute streets, and picturesque neighborhoods. While visiting, head to the Shelbyville Historic District to get a glimpse of what the city looked like many decades ago, as this part of town is filled with many preserved and nationally registered buildings.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Lake Shelbyville

Kyle K.

August, 2025

Great host and great to work with!
Courtney O.

July, 2025

So clean and made you feel like home! Had everything we needed and the hosts were super friendly and easy to work with. Can’t wait to rent again next summer!
Jason P.

July, 2025

Absolutely wonderful experience!!!!!

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