Shelbyville Illinois, July 29th to July 31st 2016

[scot71]

Each of the cabins has at least one spot to put your trailer. Some of them two.
Many people get a slip, but you still need a spot to put the trailer. I always trailer my boat. Makes for easier time hauling things back and forth, especially with all the kids!

Is there room to park my boat and truck in front of one the motel rooms? I don't remember seeing anyone do that last year.

 

[Speedling]

Is there room to park my boat and truck in front of one the motel rooms? I don't remember seeing anyone do that last year.

Not in front so much but along the sides there. I am sure that since we book the whole place we will find you a spot.

 

[Bill D]

@scot71 We're in the Cedar Cabin, which appears to have a big parking area in front of it. If someone can confirm there is room for 2 trailers, you are welcome to park by us if there isn't room at the Inn.

I hope to get a slip, but it sounds like that is similar to buying concert tickets... you can call first thing in the morning the day they go on sale, and still hear that they are sold out.

 

[skrip345]

Does anyone camp, and if so what are the campgrounds like? Showers, power, etc? We cant make bimini this year so maybe we can make this one!

 

[scot71]

@scot71 We're in the Cedar Cabin, which appears to have a big parking area in front of it. If someone can confirm there is room for 2 trailers, you are welcome to park by us if there isn't room at the Inn.

I hope to get a slip, but it sounds like that is similar to buying concert tickets... you can call first thing in the morning the day they go on sale, and still hear that they are sold out.

Thank you so much @Bill D for the offer. I may definitely take you up on that. I sent an e-mail to the marina to inquire about a slip, we'll see what happens.

 

[scot71]

Does anyone camp, and if so what are the campgrounds like? Showers, power, etc? We cant make bimini this year so maybe we can make this one!

We camped last year and found it to be a really nice campground.

 

[Bill D]

@scot71 It sounds like the marina starts taking slip reservations on March 1, nothing until then... but they may also have a dry dock area where you can leave your boat on the trailer? However it works out, I'm sure the group will take care of each other.

If you hear anything back, keep us updated!

 

[scot71]

@scot71 It sounds like the marina starts taking slip reservations on March 1, nothing until then... but they may also have a dry dock area where you can leave your boat on the trailer? However it works out, I'm sure the group will take care of each other.

If you hear anything back, keep us updated!

Thanks for the info, and I'll definitely let everyone know if I hear anything

 

[Speedling]

@scot71 We're in the Cedar Cabin, which appears to have a big parking area in front of it. If someone can confirm there is room for 2 trailers, you are welcome to park by us if there isn't room at the Inn.

I hope to get a slip, but it sounds like that is similar to buying concert tickets... you can call first thing in the morning the day they go on sale, and still hear that they are sold out.

We have gotten the cedar cabin twice and both times had my ss and my BIL 25' Baja. Have to be good but it works.

 

[Speedling]

If all else fails I have off site cabins 3 and 4 with ample parking. Put it out front and we will keep an eye on it.

 

[RiverRat]

Since we do have the whole place to ourselves, you should have no problem parking your boat somewhere on the grounds. Last year when I arrived Nancy told me I could just park in the big open area between one of the motel buildings and my cabin. I ended up just parking right next to the cabin since there was plenty of room. All the guys that get slips also just find a spot for their trailer as well. Nancy has no problem with trailers on the grass.

 

[aarons1k]

So I'm curious. Of those of you that stay at Lithia resort. Do you usually rent a slip or is there an area where we could park the boat if we were taking it out daily?

Only way to go , they sell ice and subway at the dock you can't go wrong !

 

[jcyamaharider]

Just an FYI, if you are not on the ball March 1st, most slips will be gone by noon.

 

[JC6275]

We are planning on coming again. But damn. I thought we had to wait until march or something to book with lithia.....looks like everything may be booked up....

 

[jcyamaharider]

We are planning on coming again. But damn. I thought we had to wait until march or something to book with lithia.....looks like everything may be booked up....

That's just for the slips. You can book at the resort anytime.

 

[mattschepker]

There's still probably a few rooms left

 

[JC6275]

Sounds good. I will be calling today,party of 4 me the wife, 2daughters. 13 and 17

 

[Tad Steinberg]

Houseboat rentals are not available, just heard back from the marina. Checking for Cabin availability.

 

[buckbuck]

Uh-oh...hope you can find a space Tad.

 

[CDENsomnia]

Just called the resort and it looks like they are all booked. Has anyone ever stayed next door? I was given their neighbors number to check in with them on availability. I would drag the fifth wheel out but man that would be an expensive trip between towing the boat with one truck and the fifth wheel with the other.