Established Camping
Anderson Lake State Conservation Area
Anderson Lake State Conservation Area near Astoria, IL, features flat terrain with a mix of wetlands and forested areas. Temperatures range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge and Dickson Mounds Museum, offering opportunities for wildlife observation and learning about local history.
Location
Anderson Lake State Conservation Area is located in Illinois
Directions
If coming from the Chicago area or from the southern or eastern part of the State, exit off I-55 at McLean (Route 136 West) which is located 12 miles south of Bloomington/Normal. Continue west on Route 136 for 48 miles, turn left (south) onto Route 100. Drive an additional 9 miles and the Lake entrance is located on the left side (east) of the highway. If coming from the western and northwestern parts of Illinois on any of the following routes: 136 east, 41 south, 78 south, 97 south, or 24 to Route 100 south off of Route 136--after turning onto Route 100, drive an additional 9 miles to the Lake entrance located on the left side (east) of Route 100.
Address
647 N State Hwy 100
Astoria, IL 61501
Coordinates
40.1950001 N
90.204 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Peoria
- 1 hr 9 min from Springfield
- 1 hr 19 min from Bloomington
- 1 hr 44 min from Decatur
