Lake Shelbyville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville has implemented QR code activity passes through Recreation.gov for visitors paying day use and boat launch fees at the following boat ramps:
- Lithia Springs Boat Ramp
- Forrest W. Bo Wood Boat Ramp
- Wilborn Creek Boat Ramp
- Lone Point Boat Ramp
- Coon Creek Boat Ramp
- Opossum Creek Boat Ramp
Visitors with a USACE Annual Pass or an America the Beautiful pass, should properly display the pass in their vehicle. Both passes still cover applicable boat launch and day use fees. Additionally, these passes may be purchased at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- To pay day use or boat launch fee on site, using a QR code: Open your smartphone camera.
- Scan the QR Code posted at the day use area.
- Click ‘Purchase Here’.
- Click the plus sign to add one Day Use Pass for $5
- Fill in your name, email, ZIP code, the date, and license plate number.
- Read the ‘Need to Know’ and check the box to agree. Click ‘Add to Cart’.
- Click ‘Continue as Guest’ or create an account.
- Click ‘Proceed to Payment’.
- Enter your payment information. Click ‘Next’.
- If everything looks correct click ‘Confirm’ to complete the purchase
Park rangers will verify your payment using the license plate number provided during purchase.
Boat Ramp Activity Passes can be purchased up to 30 days in advance on the Recreation.gov mobile app, at www.recreation.gov from your home computer/smartphone browser, or by calling Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777.
Lake Shelbyville is constantly seeking efficient methods of operations to provide the best experience for our visitors. This new system integrates the day use fees at boat ramps and beaches into the existing recreation.gov system, improving service and efficiency over previous fee collection methods.
For more information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Assistance Department at (217) 774-3951 ext. 7048.
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