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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

FIREWOOD ALERT!!!!!: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like for you to be aware of the potential serious threat to our Nation's forest from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The EAB is a small insect that feeds on and kills ash trees and is transported via infested wood products, including firewood. Please visit the following website: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ , to see if your area of the state has been infected and help us to slow down the progression of this pest by not bringing firewood with you to our campgrounds. To help eliminate the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer please do not remove firewood from the campground "burn it".

DAM WEST AREA (DAY-USE) (IL), IL

Description

In the heart of Southern Illinois, the Dam West Day Use Area on Rend Lake offers excellent opportunities to enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and watching wildlife. The 19,000 acres of water and the 20,000 acres of public lands at Rend Lake provide the perfect setting for your outdoor activities. The Rend Lake Bike Trail offers opportunities for biking and hiking. Dam West Day Use area offers 1 group shelter with electricity. Other amenities include a boat ramp, playground, and numerous individual picnic sites with picnic tables and grills. Golf, trap shooting, and sporting clays are available within minutes of the day use area. Boat rentals are available at the Rend Lake Marina and Rend Lake Resort. Other activities include the Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ranger-led programs, educational programs, environmental education, Rend Lake Wildlife Refuge, picnic areas, and water sports. Hunting is a large attraction to Rend Lake with its many acres of huntable government property adjacent to the parks. Auto touring and "Watchable Wildlife" viewing opportunities abound at the lake. Rend Lake is one of the best areas in the state for birding. Horseback riding and trail rides are available at the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. For specific area information, visit the Rend Lake homepage: click here

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Comfort Station
  • Courtesy Dock
  • Dumpster
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grills
  • Guide Service
  • Marina
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Visitors Center
Within 10 Miles
  • Boat Rental
  • Camping
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Gas And Propane
  • Grocery
  • Laundry
  • Public Marina
  • Swimming - Beach

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. The area is open year round. The shelter is $25 and reservable from April 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007. This is a Day-use area. There is no overnight camping allowed.

Getting There:

Dam West Area (Day-Use) (IL)
12220 REND CITY ROAD
Benton IL 62812-9803

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.03917, -88.98583

From I-57 take exit 71. Go west on IL Route 14 for 3 miles, turn north on Rend City Road. Go 4 miles north, area entrance is on the right after passing the main dam.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (618)724-2493