Natural swimming hole
Sullivan Beach
Lake · Illinois
About this swimming hole
Sullivan Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public swimming beach on the northeast shore of Lake Shelbyville, near the Sullivan Marina. It is a separate beach from the lake's Dam West Beach, with a playground, a picnic shelter and flush restrooms with showers. The Corps charges a per-vehicle day-use fee at its Lake Shelbyville public beaches, which its fee page lists as Dam West, Sullivan and Wilborn Creek.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Best season | Summer |
| Fees | $5 per vehicle day-use fee at Corps public beaches on Lake Shelbyville |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Seasonal day-use beach; associated shelter hours listed as 8:00 AM-sunset |
| Parking | Large parking lot at the beach, 923 State Route 32, Sullivan. |
| Amenities | playground, picnic shelter, flush restrooms, showers, picnic tables |
| County | Moultrie |
| Nearest town | Sullivan |
| Safety notes | No lifeguard information is published by the Corps; swim in the designated beach area and check current Lake Shelbyville beach status before visiting. |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Sullivan Beach?
Yes — Sullivan Beach is listed as a natural swimming spot in Illinois. Heads-up: No lifeguard information is published by the Corps; swim in the designated beach area and check current Lake Shelbyville beach status before visiting.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Sullivan Beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Sullivan Beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Sullivan Beach?
Reported fee info: $5 per vehicle day-use fee at Corps public beaches on Lake Shelbyville. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Sullivan Beach?
The best season is typically Summer.