Sam Dale Lake State Conservation Area

Sam Dale Lake State Conservation Area

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Illinois

Location: 1.5 miles west of Johnsonville and 0.5 miles north of Ext 161 in northwest Wayne County.
Facilities: 2 Class B/E campgrounds (with electrical hookups), tent and group camping areas (1 @di), picnic areas, shelter, playgrounds, swimming beach, concession stand, nature trail, boat rentals, 2 boat ramps, docks.
Activities: Camping, boating (10 HP limit), canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming, hunting, ice fishing.
Special Features: Park features Sam Dale Lake, a 194-acre lake with 8.5 miles of shoreline. The lake is long and narrow with many curves and fingers, making it a prime fishing spot.
Address: RR 1
Johnsonville, IL 62850
Phone: 618-835-2292;
Web: dnr.state.il.us/Lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R5/SAMDALE.HTM
Size: 1,302 acres.

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