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Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
620 County Road, 1910 North, Johnsonville, IL 62850
Gently rolling terrain, lush woods and a beautiful lake make the Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area the perfect spot for a family outing.
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Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
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Bathrooms
Restroom coverage on site
Trailer fit
68 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 64ft, driveway mix: 1 pull-through, 68 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
68 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 64ft, driveway mix: 1 pull-through, 68 back-in
Activity mix
45 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
Gently rolling terrain, lush woods and a beautiful lake make the Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area the perfect spot for a family outing. Located northwest of Johnsonville in Wayne County, this area has something for everyone: fishing, hunting, picnicking, and camping.
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Gently rolling terrain, lush woods and a beautiful lake make the Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area the perfect spot for a family outing. Located northwest of Johnsonville in Wayne County, this area has something for everyone: fishing, hunting, picnicking, and camping. Visitors may see quail, rabbit, dove, squirrel, deer, muskrat, fox, raccoon, owls, turkey, hawk, wood cock or beaver roaming the timber or brushy fields of the park. The highlight of a visit is the Sam Dale Lake, a beautiful 194-acre lake with 5 miles of shoreline trails to enjoy or explore. In addition, several smaller ponds are home to fish and wildlife.
Campsite fit
Group-designated sites listed in park data: 4. 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
68 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 64ft, driveway mix: 1 pull-through, 68 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
45 named trail routes are surfaced here from 58 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
Horse Trail
7.4 miles total • 4 mapped segments • grass • path
Pin Oak Hiking Trail
2.8 miles total • 4 mapped segments • ground • path
North Moonbeam Lane
2.8 miles total • track
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East Hummingbird Lane
2.4 miles total • track
North Oklahoma Lane
2.3 miles total • track
County Road 1775N
1.9 miles total • 3 mapped segments • track
County Road 2300 North
1.3 miles total • track
Landmark Road
1.2 miles total • track
County Road 2125 North
1.2 miles total • 3 mapped segments • track
County Road 1000 North
1.1 miles total • track
County Road 775E
1.0 miles total • track
County Road 675E
1.0 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
The current listing surfaces a short set of park rules worth checking before you finalize the trip.
Directions
Sam Dale Lake is located on exit 109 on I57 take 161 east 21 miles and turn North on CR 725 East stay on road about two miles and the park is located on CR 1910
Contact
(618) 835-2292
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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