Contact Info
- Phone 1:
- 618-724-2493
Basics
- Number of Sites:
- 101
Amenities
Basic Amenities
- Drinking Water
Special Features
- Playground
- Fishing
Additional Conveniences
- Boat Ramp
Details
Season
Open through Sun Dec 01 2013Location
Getting There:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.07861, -88.93028
38°4'43"N, 88°55'49"W
From I-57 take exit 77 and turn west on Route 154. Turn left onto Gun Creek Trail/Larry Foster Parkway, then right onto Golf Course Road. Continue 1/2 mile to park entrance.
Basic Info
- Total Sites:
- 101
Birding is a popular pastime at the park, and the area provides the ideal habitat for a diverse range of bird species.
The Rend Lake Bike Trail offers opportunities for hiking and biking, along with the nearby Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, which also offers horseback riding.
The lake has earned the reputation of being one of the best waterfowl hunting areas in the state for both ducks and geese. There are also plenty of opportunities for archery and firearm deer hunting at higher elevations. Another popular attraction is the annual controlled pheasant hunt held at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park.
Ranger-led educational programs are available at the Rend Lake Visitor Center. Boat rentals are also available at the Rend Lake Marina.
