Randolph County State Recreation Area

About Randolph County State Recreation Area

A 65-acre lake finished in 1961 sits in 1,101 acres of southern Illinois hill country, five miles northeast of Chester. Shaded picnic areas, hiking trails and scenic forest stands make it a cool retreat on a hot day.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🧭 Geocaching
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water
• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Class C (primitive, privies)
• Class D (walk-in primitive)
• Group camping

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Randolph County State Recreation Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

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

As an Amazon Associate, Park Finder earns from qualifying purchases.

Nearby state parks

• Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area
• Pyramid State Recreation Area
• Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area
• Kidd Lake State Natural Area
• Illinois Caverns State Natural Area
• Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area