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Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area
10279 Sunrise Point Road, McLeansboro, IL 62859
Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area, also known as Dolan Lake, is located about 8 miles southeast of McLeansboro off Route 14.
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Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area
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Bathrooms
Showers and restrooms
Trailer fit
59 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 45ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 69 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Showers and restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
59 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 45ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 69 back-in
Activity mix
30 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area, also known as Dolan Lake, is located about 8 miles southeast of McLeansboro off Route 14. Boating and Fishing Dolan Lake is the main attraction of the park.
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Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area, also known as Dolan Lake, is located about 8 miles southeast of McLeansboro off Route 14. Boating and Fishing Dolan Lake is the main attraction of the park. The earthen dam was constructed in 1962 and the lake was filled shortly thereafter. The 75-acre lake has 3 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 18 feet. The lake contains largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish and bullheads. A launching ramp is available. No limit on motor size but the entire lake is a no wake zone! *NO ATVs, UTVS, Side x Sides, Golf carts Gas or Electric or any motorized equipment including Scooters, Bikes, hover boards as well as any motor propelled child vehicle like 12 Volt Jeep, truck, tractors, etc that they can drive or ride in and remote controlled equipment of any type or any other motorized equipment unless properly licensed by the State of Illinois are allowed on the park at any time. Camping Tent and trailer sites are available with electricity, sanitary dump stations and a shower house. Five cabins are located on scenic Dolan Lake across from a modern shower building. No cooking, pets or smoking allowed in the cabins. Fire grills and tables are provided out side each cabin. Full-size bed, two sets of bunk beds, and a table and chairs are provided inside. Cabins have heat and air conditioning Mini Refrigerator but have NO MATTRESSES. Bring your own bedding and mattresses. There must be an adult (18 or older) to stay in the cabin or camping areas. The site has large, shaded picnic areas with tables, outdoor stoves and drinking water.. For more information call (618) 773-4340. Horseback and hiking trails, and playground equipment are available. Hand Trap Hamilton County has a first-come first-serve manual clay bird thrower trap area. The trap is open year-round, for shotguns only. Pick up all hulls and keep area clean. See Hunter Fact Sheet
Campsite fit
Group-designated sites listed in park data: 3. Verify current group pricing, vehicle maximums, and campground rules on the official reservation page.
Group-site signal
No special group limitations surfaced in the current listing metadata.
Trailer and rig access
59 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 45ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 69 back-in
Fire rules
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
Bathrooms and facilities
Trails and activities
30 named trail routes are surfaced here from 35 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
County Road 1700 East
5.2 miles total • 2 mapped segments • track
County Road 600 East
4.0 miles total • track
County Road 500 East
2.0 miles total • 3 mapped segments • track
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County Road 1050 North
1.8 miles total • 2 mapped segments • track
County Road 550 North
1.8 miles total • track
County Road 1700 North
1.7 miles total • 2 mapped segments • track
County Road 800 North
1.3 miles total • track
County Road 500 North
1.0 miles total • track
1175E
0.9 miles total • track
400 East
0.7 miles total • track
West Lane
0.6 miles total • track
County Road 1100 N
0.6 miles total • track
Weather context
Weather note
weather normals unavailable for selected park/month
Safety and rules
No active alerts surfaced for the selected dates.
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
Key rules and on-site notes
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Directions
Take I57 and take Benton, IL exit 71 and hit RT14 east continue through Mcleansboro on rt 14 Dolans lake's Hamilton County Fish and Wildlife entrance is about 8 miles east of Mcleansboro on Rt. 14 and 5 miles West of Enfield on RT 14
Contact
(618) 773-4340
Fire policy
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
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