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Randolph County State Recreation Area
4301 South Lake Drive, Chester, IL 62233
Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities.
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Randolph County State Recreation Area
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Bathrooms
Restroom coverage on site
Trailer fit
58 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 42ft, driveway mix: 8 pull-through, 51 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
58 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 42ft, driveway mix: 8 pull-through, 51 back-in
Activity mix
Trail context is available to help assess the on-site activity mix.
About this park
Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, hunting and camping are just a few of the choices, keeping even the most avid outdoorsman content.
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Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, hunting and camping are just a few of the choices, keeping even the most avid outdoorsman content. Located five miles northeast of Chester in Randolph County, it lies in the rolling hill country of southern Illinois. Offering a cool retreat from hot summer days, well shaded picnic areas, hiking trails and scenic forest stands await park visitors. Randolph County Lake is a 65 acre clear-water lake and is stocked with walleye, saugeye, channel catfish, redear and bluegill sunfish, and rainbow trout. Game fish such as largemouth bass, green sunfish, bullhead and crappie also can be found, so no angler should be disappointed. The area is renowned for its wooded areas and abundance of songbirds and wildlife. Thirteen miles of horse trails provide riders with the same panorama of sights and sounds.
Campsite fit
Group-designated sites listed in park data: 5. 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
58 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 42ft, driveway mix: 8 pull-through, 51 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
One mapped trail route is surfaced here so you can quickly gauge on-site activity fit.
Broadway Street
0.2 miles total • track
Weather context
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Safety and rules
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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
From Chicago take I-55 south to Rte # 80 West to the Marseilles exit. Go south from the exit on LaSalle County Highway 15 through the town of Marseilles, across the Illinois River Bridge and the Park is the first left. From Bloomington/Normal area take Rte #39 North to Rte #80 East to the Marseilles Exit.
Contact
(618) 826-2706
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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