Established Camping
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
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, raccoon, 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.
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.
Natural Features
Shagbark Group Area sits along the banks of Rend Lake in the North Sandusky Campground. This area is heavily populated with deer and turkey that roam through the mature forest surrounding the loop.
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
8420 Loon Lane
Sesser, IL 62884
Coordinates
38.040977 N
89.004078 W
Detours Nearby
North Sandusky Campground
5 min away
North Marcum Day Use Area
11 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from Paducah
- 1 hr 25 min from Cape Girardeau
- 1 hr 31 min from St. Louis
- 1 hr 44 min from Evansville
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 users
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
