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Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
Illinois State Wildlife Area
Entrance fee Free
Camping Yes
RV hookups Electric & water
About Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area A 194-acre lake with five miles of shoreline trail is the highlight of 1,302 gently rolling, wooded acres in Wayne County. Quail, deer, turkey and beaver work the timber and brushy fields, and bald eagles turn up at the lake through the year.
Things to do 🥾 Hiking 🎣 Fishing ⛵ Boating 🐎 Equestrian 🏹 Hunting Amenities & facilities 🏕️ Campsites 👥 Group Sites 🛝 Playground 🚤 Boat Ramp 🚐 RV Dump Station ♿ Accessible Facilities RV / campsite hookups Camping options Class B/E (electric, no showers) Group camping
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Data updated 2026-09-06.
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