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Randolph County State Recreation Area

Chester, Chester, Illinois 62233 USA

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“a mecca for outdoor recreational activities”

Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, hunting and camping are just a few of the choices, keeping even the most outdoorsman content on 1,101 acres. Located 5 miles northeast of Chester in Randolph County, it lies in the rolling hill country of southern Illinois. Offering a cool retreat from hot summer days, well shaded picnic areas, hiking trails and scenic forest stands await park visitors. There’s a diverse offering at beautiful Randolph County State Recreation Area. In 1958, land was purchased and plans started to build a dam and spillway for a 65-acre lake. The lake was completed in 1961 and since that time, recreational facilities have been added to provide picnic shelters, toilets, a boat ramp and a concession stand.

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Greek_nomad

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401 Reviews
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September 18, 2014

Rated 5.0

Just 20 minutes from Chester in southern Illinois, this place is a paradise for nature lovers. The lake is surrounded by trees and offers relaxing views and a variety of activities to do.

We spent a nice afternoon with the family by doing some fishing with the kids sat at the boat ramp and picnic at the areas provided. Very clean and well cared environment.

Great place for some family times.

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