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Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Johnsonville, Illinois

Welcome to Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area located in Wayne County near Johnsonville. The State of Illinois purchased the first tract of land in 1959 and additional tracts over the years. Today this preserve helps protect habitat for beavers, wild turkeys, hawks, owls, muskrats, raccoons, deer, rabbits, squirrels, and other critters. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors this preserve boasts nearly 5 miles of hiking trails, 2 campgrounds, two boat ramps, and a lake full of catfish, bluegill, crappie, redear, and largemouth bass. Come on out and explore.

All of the campsites have electricity. To contact the park office please call 618-835-2292.

1,302.00 acresabout one and a half Central Parks
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Acreage1,302.00
Managed byState of Illinois
Address620 County Road 1910 North, Johnsonville, IL 62850
Coordinates38.541699, -88.582420
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