Sahara Woods State Recreation Area

About Sahara Woods State Recreation Area

Reclaimed strip-mine land west of Harrisburg, roughly 4,000 acres holding about 270 acres of fishable water including 98-acre Sahara Lake. Nearly 30 miles of OHV trail run through rugged ground where the shorelines drop away fast.

Things to do

• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🏹 Hunting
• 🏍️ Off-Highway Vehicles

Amenities & facilities

• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

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Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Fishing rods
• Trail cameras
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Tackle kits
• Hunting binoculars
• Dry bags
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Ferne Clyffe State Park
• Dixon Springs State Park
• Tunnel Hill State Trail
• Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Giant City State Park