Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

About Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

A 4,900-acre lake draws anglers after crappie, catfish, bass and walleye, with boat launches, a fishing pier and a 1,000-foot sand beach across 9,300 acres. Trails, playgrounds and campgrounds make it an easy weekend in east central Illinois.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Restrooms & Showers
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🚫 No pets allowed

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water
• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Class A (electric, water, showers)
• Class B (electric)
• Class C (primitive, privies)
• Group camping

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• Riding helmets
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns

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Nearby state parks

• Weldon Springs State Park
• Moraine View State Park
• Spitler Woods State Natural Area
• Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial
• Edward R. Madigan State Park
• Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area