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Lake Glendale Recreation Area
If you are looking for a place in the center of the Shawnee National Forest, then Lake Glendale Recreation Area is for you. Its central location makes it easy to visit main attractions on either side of the forest or any place in-between. Surrounded by tall pine trees and mixed hardwood forests, Lake Glendale Recreation Area offers a wide range of recreation opportunities including hiking, camping, swimming, boating, fishing and bicycling. The accessible picnic area has a large picnic shelter near the lake with party grills for group gatherings.
NEW - Lake Glendale Bicycle Trail Map
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Lake Glendale Oak Point Campground and Picnic Areas: Open year round Lake Glendale Beach: Open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend; Monday-Saturday 11am to 5:30pm and Sunday 12pm to 6pm. After August 1 beach is only open on Saturday and Sunday and closes for the season after Labor Day. Lake Glendale Trails and Boat Launch: Open year round |
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Oak Point Campground: Single campsite=$15 Single electic campsite=$25 Double campsite=$28 Double electic campsite=$48 Swimming Beach Area: Ages 6 and up=$5.00; Ages 1-5yrs.=$3.00; Under 1 year old are free. Fees Subject to Change. Payment cash or check only. |
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| Closest Towns: | Vienna, IL 62995 or Eddyville, IL 62928 |
| Water: | Campground & picnic areas; Showers at campground. |
| Restroom: | Flush toilets |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire - Gary and Andrea Dahmer 618-658-0607 |
| Information Center: | For campsite availability, contact Lake Glendale Concessionaire, Gary and Andrea Dahmer at 618-658-0607. For general information: Hidden Springs Ranger District (618) 658-2111 |
General Information
Directions:From Harrisburg: Take Highway 145 south 26.5 miles. Turn left into the recreation area off of Hwy 145.
From Vienna: (intersection I-24 and Hwy 146): Take Hwy 146 east 11 miles to Hwy 145. Go north on Hwy 145 for 2.2 miles and turn right into the recreation area.
From Metropolis: (intersection I-24 and Hwy 145): Take Highway 145 north 18 miles and turn right into the recreation area.
General Notes:
Fishing Regulations:
2 pole & line fishing only
Lg./Smallmouth bass or spotted bass -15” min. Bass daily limit = 6
Channel Catfish – Daily limit = 6
Electric motors only
For site specific regulations or to obtain a fishing license go to Illinois fishing regulations.
New Lake Glendale Bicycle Trail Map
Accessibility:
Campsites, shower houses, picnic areas
Activities
Sand Play
Campground Camping
RV Camping
Group Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Group Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized
Swimming
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | dump station |
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| Picnic tables: | picnic area has large shelter and grills |
| Toilets: | flush toilets & showers |
| Fee charged for some activities: | beach and camping |
| Accessible: | campsites, shower house, picnic areas |
| Boat ramp: | electric motors only |
| Drinking water: | plus showers in campground |