Lithia Springs Marina
Pontoon boats for up to 10 people.
Come visit our restaurant on the water!
We have seasonal and daily slips available.
THE APPEAL OF LAKE SHELBYVILLE, IL BECKONS BOATING ENTHUSIASTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST
Recreational boats of all sizes and types can be found on the lake, including houseboats and full-keel sailboats. Lithia Springs Marina, developed along the lake shore in the lake’s namesake town, has been the premier marina on the lake since its inception.
Boat Rentals
Luxury Houseboats
Our houseboats are equipped with generators and air conditioning.
Bass Boats
Our Bass Boats have a max capacity of 4 people and come with 16′ aluminum v-hull, casting seats, depth finder, life jackets and 2 live wells.
Pontoon Boats
Our pontoon boats can hold up to 10 people and comes with a canopy.
Kayaks
Stop by the ship store to rent a Kayak or call 217-774-4121. Must be 16 years old to sign a contract and rent. Minimum age 12 years for a rider.
Party Barge
The Party Barge has a maximum capacity of 25 people and comes with picnic tables, canopy, toilet, AM / FM / CD / AUX and 2 gas grills.
Events At Nessie’s
Events
Food Trucks, Live Music, Air Balloons and more. Check here routinely for all upcoming Lithia Springs Marina and Nessie’s events.
Shelbyville Illinois
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Recreational boats of all sizes and types can be found on the lake, including houseboats and full-keel sailboats. Lithia Springs Marina, developed along the lake shore in the lake’s namesake town, has been the premier marina on the lake since its inception. At the top of its normal summer pool (elev. 599.7′) the lake covers 11,000 acres surrounded by 172 miles of forested and sandy shoreline. In addition to many recreation opportunities such as campgrounds, beaches, trails, marinas, boat launches, picnic grounds, and areas for the sportsman, the lake provides other benefits.
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Lithia Springs Marina
Lithia Springs marina is your full-service marina. Visit our ship store for all your boating essentials including, docking facilities, parts & service, customer loyalty program, Nessie’s food and beverages, unlimited water access and so much more! We look forward to seeing you this summer. Stay safe!
Customer Loyalty Program
Qualifications: Open accounts maintained by the marina for the benefit of slip patrons must be current. Completed, signed mooring contracts with email addresses together with current certificates of insurance are required. Friends, relatives, and acquaintances of current slip patrons do not qualify.
OUR SEASONAL SLIP HOLDERS ENJOY ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OUTLINED IN OUR CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM – Please call for details
- Ask us about Nessie’s at Lithia Springs Marina
- Without a seasonal slip or for guests of slip owners, the marina provides in-water storage for three weekends or nine days at no charge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free waste dockside pump-out
- Ship’s store specials
- Pavilion with fire pit for gatherings too large for your front deck
- Laundry room
- Security service
- SS Plinky book exchange
- Free city/potable water
- No electrical “brown outs”
- Restrooms and showers with air conditioning on main dock
- Launch and retrieve boats up to 20’ wide and 100’ long
- The best summertime crew of kids in the northern hemisphere
Testimonials
The employees were very good to us. We had a slip for 3 nights. They all were helpful with helping tie off the boat everyone we came in. One saw us looking at a not very good map of the lake. He brought us out a much better map and even showed us hazards to watch for. When I do this trip again I will be at this marina. Thank you to all the employees!
William Burgess
It has been a while but I am confident that the boats are still well kept and incredibly affordable as they were just a few years ago. We would bring our own boat and rent an additional boat for our travel companions. Whether a large pontoon or a simple fishing boat, The selection is clean, safe, and affordable. The marina staff is always so attentive and helpful.
Cristina M
We’ve been slip renters at Lithia Springs Marina for 6 years and loved every minute of it. It is hands down the best marina on the lake, professionally managed with great service. We have new friends on all of the docks. Good people everywhere! Looking forward to the new season.
Kevin Walker
My family and friends spent a beautiful day on the lake. We had 11 people on the boat and including gas for 5 hours spent around $140 (on a work day, but very well priced!) parking is right by the marina and on/off boarding is quick, easy, and painless. I recommend this place and will likely be back!
Irene Zharnitsky
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Employee Spotlight of the week! ![]()
My name is Allison and I have worked at the marina for almost 8 years now. I typically work during the summer on the docks and in the store. In recent years I have been the person behind the social media accounts for the marina. I am currently working remotely while attending my senior year at Truman State University before going on to medical school in the fall. One of my favorite hobbies is taking pictures, especially of beautiful places such as Lake Shelbyville. I can't wait for this summer to continue to capture all the fun moments of the season! 🌞
We can't wait to see you this summer! Start making your summer plans now! It is never too soon to book a pontoon or houseboat rental.
Booking a pontoon boat can be super easy! ![]()
Here are steps you can follow to make sure you get your first choice of weekend rentals this summer! ![]()
1. Go to Lithiamarina.com ![]()
2. Choose Boat rentals from the side bar![]()
3. Once on the boat rental page, choose pontoons ![]()
4. Click “Book Now”![]()
5. Choose if you want a spring, summer, or fall rental ![]()
6. Pick either an hourly rental (5 hour block of time starting at 8 AM or 2 PM) or a full day (8 AM-7PM) ![]()
7. Enter information into Flybook for reservation ![]()
8. Pay the $50 reservation deposit ![]()
9. Relax knowing you are one step closer to spending the day on the water 🙌🏻
Since 1970, Lithia Springs Marina has Welcomed Millions of Tourists
Seeking an affordable lake experience on beautiful Lake Shelbyville, IL. Lake Shelbyville is the quintessential “laker’s lake” with more than 172 miles of pristine shoreline on 11,000 acres of coves, beaches and islands.
LITHIA SPRINGS MARINA
LAKE SHELBYVILLE, IL 62565
2060 E. 1500 NORTH ROAD
Latitude: 39.40736
Longitude: -88.71529
PHONE
PARTS - SERVICE - SALES
ANNUAL SLIPS
(217) 774-3221
RENTALS - SHIP STORE
GAS DOCK
(217) 774-4121
NESSIE’S
(217) 774-1384
CURRENT HOURS
PARTS - SERVICE - SALES
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
FRIDAY: CLOSED
SATURDAY: CLOSED
SUNDAY: CLOSED
CURRENT HOURS
SHIP STORE
CLOSED FOR THE 2022 SEASON
NESSIE’S
CLOSED FOR THE 2022 SEASON