Public Campground
Shagbark Group Area
Shagbark Group Area is located near Rend Lake in Illinois, featuring flat terrain with a mix of wooded areas and open spaces. The weather typically sees highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 25°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Rend Lake, offering opportunities for fishing and boating, and the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, which provides hiking trails and wildlife viewing.
Description
Overview
Shagbark Group Camp is located on the western shore of Rend Lake near the Sandusky cove the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. 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
Within the area, visitors can access the Rend Lake Bike Trailover 20 miles of paved pathways that guide riders through scenic woodlands and across views of Rend Lake and the Big Muddy River. The area offers abundant opportunities for boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and general outdoor exploration. Additional recreation features around Rend Lake include an archery complex with a 3D trail and elevated shooting platform, a dog park with a swimming feature, and two public swimming beaches (including the pet-friendly North Marcum Beach).
Facilities
Shagbark Group Area Campground can accommodate up to 200 campers. The campground consists of electric hookups, flush toilets, and drinking water, in order to create a comfortable camping experience. A dump station and shower house are conveniently located nearby at the North Sandusky Campground entrance and the North Sandusky Maple loop.
Natural Features
The fields, forests, and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Woodland areas are made up of hickory, oak, and beautiful maples providing habitat to white-tail deer, turkeys, racoons, and many more native species. The shorelines are an excellent viewing area for waterfowl, shorebirds, and bank fishing the known crappie population.
Nearby Attractions
North Sandusky Day Use AreaNorth Sandusky Disc GolfRend Lake Bike Trail
Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from Paducah, KY
- 1 hr 25 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 31 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 44 min from Evansville, IN
Location
Shagbark Group Area is located in Illinois
Directions
From I-57 take exit 77 and turn west onto Route 154. Turn south onto Rend City Road and continue straight into North Sandusky Campground. Shagbark Group Area is located in the back portion of the campground.
Address
Shagbark Group Camp
8420 Loon Lane
Sesser, IL 62884
Coordinates
38.040977 N
89.004078 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- 30 Amp Hookups
