About this campground
This recreation area is part of Rend Lake
About Rend Lake
Rend Lake, IL, located in the heart of southern Illinois, is a natural haven for wildlife and a recreational haven for visitors. Rend Lake consists of 18,900 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land. Campers will delight in the nearly 800 sites found in 5 public campgrounds on Rend Lake. Boaters are provided access to the lake through the numerous boat ramps. Beaches, picnic sites and trails provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor fun. Nearby attractions such as the 27-hole championship Rend Lake Golf Course, Southern Illinois Artisans Shop, and the Rend Lake Resort provide special opportunities for the recreationist.
Describes the wider recreation area this campground sits in. Source: Recreation.gov.
Getting there
Located near Mt. Vernon, IL, 15 miles south of junction of I-64 and I-57.
Directions to Rend Lake, not to this specific campground.
Activities
- BOATING
- CAMPING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- PICNICKING
- WATER SPORTS
- PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE
- OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE
- HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED
Nearby federal campgrounds
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