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Sangchris Lake State Park
9898 Cascade Road, Rochester, IL 62563
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Sangchris Lake State Park
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Bathrooms
Showers and restrooms
Trailer fit
169 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 170 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Showers and restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
169 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 170 back-in
Activity mix
17 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
Located minutes southeast of Springfield, Sangchris Lake State Park serves as a perfect home-base for enjoying outdoor activities including fishing, boating, camping, hunting, picnics and family gatherings amid native forests of oak, maple, butternut and persimmon. The park totals more than 3,000 acres, with 120 miles of shoreline on Sangchris Lake, and a power station cooling lake constructed in 1964.
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Located minutes southeast of Springfield, Sangchris Lake State Park serves as a perfect home-base for enjoying outdoor activities including fishing, boating, camping, hunting, picnics and family gatherings amid native forests of oak, maple, butternut and persimmon. The park totals more than 3,000 acres, with 120 miles of shoreline on Sangchris Lake, and a power station cooling lake constructed in 1964. Camping is available near the lakeshore at the Deer Run and Hickory Point campgrounds, with accessible campsites at both locations. Sangchris Lake is an angler's paradise, with bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish, with easy boat access from the east and western shores, as well as the Strawkas Point launch just off Ill. Rt. 104. Hunters enjoy waterfowl, dove, deer, squirrel and upland seasons at Sangchris Lake. Hikers can enjoy wildflowers and songbirds along scenic nature trails. For equestrians, there are 20-miles of trails to explore. Stay up to date on activities at Sangchris Lake State Park with the site's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SangchrisLakeStatePark.
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
169 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 170 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
17 named trail routes are surfaced here from 24 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
East 2100 North Road
2.0 miles total • 2 mapped segments • track
County Road 1185 North
1.6 miles total • track
East 1050 North Road
1.4 miles total • track
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1600 E Road
1.0 miles total • track
County Road 1250 East
1.0 miles total • track
Lake Trail
0.6 miles total • 6 mapped segments • ground • foot trail
North 1240 East Road
0.5 miles total • track
Pfeiffer Road
0.4 miles total • track
East 1500 North Road
0.4 miles total • track
South West County Line Road
0.3 miles total • track
County Road 2750 North
0.2 miles total • track
Bird Cherry Trail
0.2 miles total • 2 mapped segments • ground • foot trail
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
The current listing surfaces a short set of park rules worth checking before you finalize the trip.
Directions
TRAVELING FROM THE SOUTH, NORTHBOUND: If traveling from the South, heading Northbound take I-55 north to exit 82 (Route 104). Continue on Route 104 east for 6.1 miles (through Pawnee) and turn left (north) at Sangchris Lake State Park sign. Travel 4.5 miles to a 4-way stop (New City). Turn right, at the Sangchris Lake State Park sign, and travel 3 more miles. You have now arrived at the Park. TRAVELING FROM THE NORTH, SOUTHBOUND: If traveling from the north, heading Southbound take I-55 South to exit 96A (Route 29). Continue on Route 29 until you reach Rochester, IL. Turn right at Cardinal Hill Road or the 4th stoplight, it should be marked by a Sangchris Lake State Park sign. Travel south 5.5 miles to a 4-way stop (New City). Turn left, at the Sangchris Lake State Park sign, then travel 3 more miles You have now arrived at the park. TRAVELING FROM THE WEST, EASTBOUND: If traveling from the west, heading Eastbound take I-72 east to Springfield, then I-55 North to exit 96A (Route 29). Continue on Route 29 until you reach Rochester, IL. Turn right at Cardinal Hill Road or the 4th stoplight, it should be marked by a Sangchris Lake State Park sign. Travel south 5.5 miles to a 4-way stop (New City). Turn left, at the Sangchris Lake State Park sign, then travel 3 more miles You have now arrived at the park. TRAVELING FROM THE EAST, WESTBOUND: If traveling from the east, heading westbound take I-72 west to Springfield, then I-55 South to exit 96A (Route 29). Continue on Route 29 until you reach Rochester, IL. Turn right at Cardinal Hill Road or the 4th stoplight, it should be marked by a Sangchris Lake State Park sign. Travel south 5.5 miles to a 4-way stop (New City). Turn left, at the Sangchris Lake State Park sign, then travel 3 more miles You have now arrived at the park. OTHER 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
(217) 498-9208
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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