Park listing
Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
Ramsey Lake Road --- Intersection of 2900 N Rd and 700 E Rd, Ramsey, IL 62080
Rolling hills, timbered shoreline and beautiful Ramsey Lake make this park a unique and popular recreation spot.
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Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
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Bathrooms
Restroom coverage on site
Trailer fit
89 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 70ft, driveway mix: 6 pull-through, 83 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
89 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 70ft, driveway mix: 6 pull-through, 83 back-in
Activity mix
24 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
Rolling hills, timbered shoreline and beautiful Ramsey Lake make this park a unique and popular recreation spot. Visitors will enjoy the picturesque woods, secluded picnic areas, and fishing and hunting opportunities, People who want to relax or those energetic outdoor people who want to hike, hunt, fish or camp should visit.
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Rolling hills, timbered shoreline and beautiful Ramsey Lake make this park a unique and popular recreation spot. Visitors will enjoy the picturesque woods, secluded picnic areas, and fishing and hunting opportunities, People who want to relax or those energetic outdoor people who want to hike, hunt, fish or camp should visit. The 1,960 acre area is located one mile northwest of Ramsey in Fayette County.
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
89 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 70ft, driveway mix: 6 pull-through, 83 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
24 named trail routes are surfaced here from 29 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
East 100 North Road
9.1 miles total • 2 mapped segments • track
County Road 225N
1.4 miles total • track
350 East
1.3 miles total • 2 mapped segments • track
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450 East
1.3 miles total • track
575 North
1.0 miles total • 2 mapped segments • track
625 North
1.0 miles total • track
300 North
1.0 miles total • track
200 North
1.0 miles total • track
Lincoln Loop Trail
0.9 miles total • asphalt • foot trail
North 13th Avenue
0.8 miles total • track
County Road 000 East
0.8 miles total • track
Dirt Trail
0.8 miles total • 2 mapped segments • 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
Start with the highest-signal rules below, then expand the full park policy list only if this park stays in contention.
Directions
* Going E or W on I-70, use Exit 63 at Vandalia. Go N on IL Hwy 51 to Ramsey continue 1 mile N of Ramsey to Ramsey Lake State Park Road, turn W (left), continue 1 mile to park entrance * Going S on IL Hwy 51 from Pana continue S 16 miles to Ramsey Lake State Park road - turn W (right), continue 1 mile to park entrance. * Going N on IL Hwy 51 from Vandalia continue N to Ramsey, continue N on Hwy 51 1 mile to Ramsey Lake State Park Road, turn W (left) continue 1 mile to park entrance.
Contact
(618) 423-2215
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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