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At Naturehills, we embrace nature. Below you will find a list of state parks in Benton we have compiled for you.
DAM WEST AREA (DAY-USE) (IL)
Description
In the heart of Southern Illinois, the Dam West Day Use Area on Rend Lake offers excellent opportunities to enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and watching wildlife. The 19,000 acres of water and the 20,000 acres of public lands at Rend Lake provide the perfect setting for your outdoor activities. The Rend Lake Bike Trail offers opportunities for biking and hiking. Dam West Day Use area offers 1 group shelter with electricity. Other amenities include a boat ramp, playground, and numerous individual picnic sites with picnic tables and grills. Golf, trap shooting, and sporting clays are available within minutes of the day use area. Boat rentals are available at the Rend Lake Marina and Rend Lake Resort. Other activities include the Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ranger-led programs, educational programs, environmental education, Rend Lake Wildlife Refuge, picnic areas, and water sports. Hunting is a large attraction to Rend Lake with its many acres of huntable government property adjacent to the parks. Auto touring and "Watchable Wildlife" viewing opportunities abound at the lake. Rend Lake is one of the best areas in the state for birding. Horseback riding and trail rides are available at the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. For specific area information, visit the Rend Lake homepage: click here
12220 REND CITY ROAD
BENTON,IL,62812-9803
Phone: 618-724-2493
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- Boating
- Camping
- Hiking
Directions
From I-57 take exit 71. Go west on IL Route 14 for 3 miles, turn north on Rend City Road. Go 4 miles north, area entrance is on the right after passing the main dam.
SHAGBARK GROUP AREA (IL)
Description
In the heart of Southern Illinois, The Shagbark Group Area on Rend Lake offers excellent opportunities to enjoy camping, fishing, swimming, boating and watching wildlife. The 19,000 acres of water and the 20,000 acres of public lands at Rend Lake provide the perfect setting for your outdoor activities. The Rend Lake Bike Trail offers opportunities for biking and hiking. The Shagbark Group Area offers several individual campsites with electricity within a group setting. It is perfect for Recreational Vehicles and tent camping. The area also provides a common area for group gatheringss. Golf, trap shooting, and sporting clays are within minutes of the campground. Boat rentals are available at the Rend Lake Marina and Rend Lake Resort. Other activities include the Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ranger-led programs, educational programs environmental education, Rend Lake Wildlife Refuge, picnic areas, and water sports. Hunting is a large attraction to Rend Lake with its many acres of huntable government property adjacent to the parks. Auto touring and "Watchable Wildlife" viewing opportunities abound at the lake. Rend Lake is one of the best areas for birding. Horseback riding and trail rides are available at the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. For specific area information, visit the Rend Lake homepage
12220 REND CITY RD.
BENTON,IL,62812
Phone: 618-724-2493
View Regional Map
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
Directions
From I-57, exit 77, proceed west on IL Route 154 to Rend City Road. Go south on Rend City Road to the stop sign. The entrance to North Sandusky Campground is on the south side of the intersection. Shagbark Group Area is located within North Sandusky Campground.
