You'll find Forrest W Wood Access Area on Lake Shelbyville in Sullivan. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 57 miles from Springfield, IL, as the crow flies. If it's full, Whitley Creek Recreation Area in Sullivan is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Sullivan, IL |
| Water | Lake Shelbyville |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Forrest W Wood Access Area is one of 11 public launches on Lake Shelbyville. Boat ramps on Lake Shelbyville
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Forrest W Wood Access Area is in Sullivan, Illinois. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Forrest W Wood Access Area.
Forrest W Wood Access Area is on Lake Shelbyville.
Fees for Forrest W Wood Access Area are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Forrest W Wood Access Area and don't block the lane.
Whitley Creek Recreation Area in Sullivan (under 1 mile), Maqrina in Sullivan (1 mile) and Shelbyville Lake in Sullivan (2.1 miles).
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