Rend Lake
Bonnie, Illinois
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Horseback, and Swim
Outdoor enthusiasts will find a haven of recreational activities, with 18,900 acres of water and over 20,000 acres of land in Jefferson and Franklin counties, Rend Lake provides ample opportunities for hunting and fishing. Rend Lake is located between Mt. Vernon and Benton, just off Interstate 57.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bonnie, Illinois
- Head east on W 3rd St toward IL-37 S (39 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto IL-37 N (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto W Campground Rd (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto Co Hwy 13 (2.4 mi)
- Turn left onto County Rd 1100 E/N Vermont Ln (1.4 mi)
- Continue onto County Rd 350 N (0.2 mi)
- Turn left (2.4 mi)
Located near Mt. Vernon, IL, 15 miles south of junction of I-64 and I-57.
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Coles Creek Beach
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39.1 miles NWA small Corps of Engineers swim beach on the quiet east shore of Carlyle Lake, the only dog-friendly beach on the lake. Beach use costs $5 per vehicle per day.
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Dam West Beach
Carlyle
39.7 miles NWThe largest public swim beach on Carlyle Lake, run by the Army Corps of Engineers in its Dam West Recreation Area just outside Carlyle. Swimming costs $5 per vehicle; kids under 16 are free.
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Keyesport Beach
Keyesport
44.2 miles NWKeyesport Beach is a Corps of Engineers swim beach on the west shore of Carlyle Lake in Keyesport, Illinois. It is open about Memorial Day to mid-September, with a $5 per vehicle day-use fee.
Kayak, SwimNearby Campsites
Coles Creek Beach
Shattuc
39.1 miles NWA small Corps of Engineers swim beach on the quiet east shore of Carlyle Lake, the only dog-friendly beach on the lake. Beach use costs $5 per vehicle per day.
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Dam West Beach
Carlyle
39.7 miles NWThe largest public swim beach on Carlyle Lake, run by the Army Corps of Engineers in its Dam West Recreation Area just outside Carlyle. Swimming costs $5 per vehicle; kids under 16 are free.
Camp, Hike, Swim
