Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Spring Lake extends 8.5 miles parallel to the Illinois River, featuring sandstone bluffs and reaching depths of up to 10 feet across 2,032 acres.

The state acquired the initial 632 acres in 1950, with subsequent expansions and modifications including the construction of higher dikes throughout the 1950s.

The area maintains five distinct hiking trails through pine plantations and oak-hickory woodlands, offering recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and nature observers.

Four boat launching ramps accommodate watercraft with engines up to 25 horsepower, while seventy camping sites distribute between Pine Campground and Oak Campground.

The lake system provides cold water temperatures from 52 acre-feet daily spring recharge, supporting seventeen species of aquatic vegetation and diverse fish populations.

Location: Tazewell County

Inception: 1950

GPS coordinates: 40.47417,-89.84667

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16