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Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 1,000-acre public recreation area located in Johnsonville, Illinois. The area is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and offers a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and bird watching. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish, and is a popular spot for anglers. The area also features a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and waterfowl. The area is open year-round and offers a variety of amenities, including picnic areas, boat ramps, and restrooms.
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- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Heather Bromm
Park is very well maintained. The grass had been recently cut, so bugs were minimal and it looked great. I tent camped and was right next to the water with a great view. It was cool being up close to so many turkey vultures roosting. Camp hostess was friendly, organized, and knowledgeable. Plan to go back when it cools off.
Charlie Robinson
Awesome place to Camp . RV $18.or tent$6. Great Host's
Troy Jones
The camp ground was nice. The sites were kind of unlevel so bring lots of blocks for your camper. There's no shower house that we saw, fortunately we have one in our camper. The park areas were well kept. The bass fishing was tough, Not a lot of drop offs or cover. Very beautiful lake/area though.
Scott Stocking
Tent camping here is beautiful. Nicely maintained area, wooded and spread out with many sites having access to the lake shore. This is a fishing only lake with a 10HP motor limit on boats so it is usually very calm and peaceful. If you are looking for not calm and peaceful head to Rend Lake or Carlyle Lake. However, if you value a peaceful break from the world and being surrounded by lush woods and a gorgeous lake I highly recommend Sam Dale Lake.
Natasha Smith
Its BEAUTIFUL.. There is 2 different camper spots.. One in the front by the office and one in the back by the lake. There are paved concrete handicapped accessible camping spots. The only thing some of the spots by the lake your on a good size hill/drop off. Plenty of parks as well! Its clean and beautiful! Conservation officers does rome around, but dont act like an idiot and your fine. NO SHOWER HOUSES.