Established Camping
Dale Miller Youth
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The Dale Miller Youth Area is **currently undergoing renovations** which include the following: - The bunkbeds have been removed from the cabins to allow more space for air mattresses and other equipment. - The interior of the cabins have been painted. - The playground equipment received new kiddie cushion.
Dale Miller Youth Campground is located near Benton, IL, in the Rend Lake area. The terrain consists of flat, open spaces with nearby wooded areas. Campers can enjoy exploring Rend Lake, which offers fishing and boating opportunities, and visit the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Description
US Army Corps of Engineers
Rend Lake
Overview
Congratulations! You've just discovered Rend Lake, the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events and nature at its best. Even a short visit to Rend Lake will impress you with the versatility of this magnificent area.Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Wildlife in the area includes deer, turkey, fox, raqccoon, opossum, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Recreation
Take a leisurely morning stroll, ski or sail lake waters, spend the afternoon viewing inspiring art exhibits and end your day by the warm glow of a campfire under starry night skies. The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Boat, hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore at your leisure. If you prefer a little less nature, visit one of the resorts around the lake and delight in superb lodging and dining. Just minutes away you'll find golf, trap and skeet, arts, antiques, museums, wineries, and more.
Natural Features
Dale Miller Youth Campground sits along the Southeastern banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois. With amenities including a picnic shelter with electricity, large grassy fields, a private beach and playground facilities, Dale Miller Youth Campground is the ideal location for groups of young campers.
Location
Dale Miller Youth is located in Illinois
Directions
From I-57 take take exit 71 and turn west onto Route 14. After 3 miles turn right on Rend City Road, then right again on Main Dam Road. Continue 3 miles to the camp entrance on the left.
Address
11623 TRAILHEAD LANE
Benton, IL 62812
Coordinates
38.0352778 N
88.9425 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Paducah
- 1 hr 19 min from Cape Girardeau
- 1 hr 22 min from St. Louis
- 1 hr 36 min from Evansville
