Campground Details - Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area, IL - ReserveAmerica

Description

Overlooking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 19,000-acre Rend Lake Reservoir, Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park is a gateway to Southern Illinois biggest outdoor playground - a paradice for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and interests. The park offers outstanding opportunities for hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, horseback riding and other outdoor recreational pursuits. You'd be hard pressed to find a recreational complex with more activities than Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. Birders visiting the area have an excellent chance of seeing great blue heron, American bald eagle, red-tailed hawk and a variety of shorebirds and waterfowl. The resident population of ring-necked pheasants that Wayne Fitzgerrell supports is unique in Southern Ilinois. White-tailed deer, raccoon, opossum and squirrel, are among the mammals wildlife enthusiasts are likely to see. A 4.2 mile hiking/biking trail provides wonderful hiking/biking and wildlife viewing opportunities. The beautiful Rend Lake Resort located within Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park offers first class accomodations in one of southern Illinois finest Recreation Areas.The site was dedicated and opened in 1975, the park encompasses 3,300 acresof former farmland leased to the Department of Natural Resources by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Area attraction BATHHOUSE BOAT RAMP Bicycling Bird Watching Boating Boating, Kayaking Boating, Pedal Cabins Campground Host Camping, Improved Site Camping, Primitive Canoeing Cottages Dining Dock, Boat Docks, Fishing/Crabbing Driftwood Collecting Dump Station, Camper Fire Rings Fishing Fishing, Park Lake Fishing, Pier Fishing, Reservoir Fuel, Boats Grills Hiking Hiking - Moderate Hiking Trail Horse Rentals Horseback Riding Horseshoe Pits Hunting Information/Contact Station Interpretive Waysides Jogging/Running Kayak Rentals Kiosk Lodging, Cabins Maintenance, Facility Meeting Space Motel Newspapers Office/Ranger Station	Paddle Boating Park Lake Parking Photography Picnic Area Picnic Pavilion Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Picnicking Playground Powerboating RENTALS, BICYCLES RENTALS, FISHING EQUIPMENT Recycling Station Rentals, Boat, Motorized Rentals, Boat, Pedal Restaurant Restrooms Retail, Bait & Tackle Retail, Drinks Retail, Firewood Retail, Ice Retail, Seasonal Concessions Retail, Snacks Retail, Store/Gift Shop SCENIC DRIVING ROUTES Sail Boarding Sail Boating Shelters Sightseeing Skiing - Water Stargazing Sunbathing Tennis Tennis Court Trails, Bicycle Trails, Easy Hiking/Walking Trails, Equestrian Trails, Moderate Hiking Walking Water, Drinking Wildflower Viewing Wildlife Viewing
Greater Than 1 Mile
Fishing, River/Stream	Fuel, Vehicles
Within 10 Miles
Antiquing Archery Art & Museum Ball Field Car Rentals Cash Machine/Atm Church Cultural Activities DUMP STATION, MARINA Emergency Services First Aid Supplies Golf Golfing Grocery Store Group/Community Facility Hospital Interpretive Center Interpretive Exhibit/Display Interpretive Trail Kennel LODGING, GROUP FACILITIES LODGING, VILLAS Laundry	Maintenance, Boat Maintenance, RV/Camper Maintenance, Vehicle Marina Medical Clinic Moorage Museum Nature Center Nature Study Pay Telephone Programs, Nature Propane Putt-Putt Course Putt-putt Recreation Programs Retail, Supplies SWIMMING, RESERVOIR Seasonal Festivals Shopping Swimming - Pool Town Volleyball Winery Tours
Greater Than 10 Miles
Airport	Mall

Alerts and Important Information

Shelter Reservations are non-refundable unless the area is closed by the Department, in this circumstance the Site Manager will contact you prior to your reservation date to cancel and issue your refund.

* A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) from the camping party must register for the party and thereby acknowledge compliance with the rules and regulations of the park for the party. * At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of 15 minors. * Special camping rate reductions apply to Illinois residents only. * Group size and number of vehicles cannot exceed the established maximums. * The maximum length of camping stay from May 1 through September 30 is 14 nights in any 30 day period. * Responsible use of alcohol is permitted in the park and campgrounds. * All pets must be on a leash. Pet owners are responsible for their animal's waste and must dispose of it properly. * Groups of 25 or more are required to register in advance with the park office * We hope you enjoy your stay or event. Remember, take only memories, leave only footprints.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.1125, -88.91111
38°6'45"N, 88°54'40"W

Located 6 miles north of Benton, Il., the park entrance is 2 miles west of Interstate 57, located on Illinois Route 154. ~ Going north on I-57, use Exit #77 the Sesser, Il.exitÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¦ Go west on Illinois Route 154 2 miles and you will turn north at park main entrance. ~ Going south on I-57, use Exit 77 the Sesser, Il. exitÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¦ Go west on Illinois Route 154 2 miles and you will turn north at main park entrance. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park is very well signed on I-57 and other major highways and easy to find. Once you enter the park just follow the signs to your destination.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area
11094 Ranger Road
Whittington IL 62897

Phone Number:

Information: (618)629-2320