, Illinois
Carlyle Lake Hiking
More than 9 miles of trails are available to hikers at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area. The 3-mile Cherokee Trail has three separate loops that pass through a mature oak-hickory forest o...
Carlyle Lake Hiking
For the boating enthusiast, Carlyle Lake is a great place to cruise for pleasure, water ski, or spend the day fishing. The wide-open waters make Carlyle Lake a sailor's paradise. This 15 by 3 1/2
, IL BoatingEldon Hazlet State Recreation Area is probably best known for its camping facilities. The Illini Campground has 328 Class A campsites with 30 and 50 amp electrical hook-ups, 36 Class C campsites for walk-in tent camping and two rustic rent-a-cabins.
, IL CampingCarlyle Lake is known as one of the top waterfowl hunting areas in the state. From November - January, there is a contolled Pheasant hunt at Eldon Hazlet State Park. The park has more than 50
, IL HuntingTwenty lakefront cottages are available for rent in the Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area. The cottages are located on the Carlyle Lake shoreline offering a spectacular view of the lake. The 780
, IL CabinsCarlyle Lake offers good fishing for crappie, white bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, channel and flathead catfish, freshwater drum and carp. Other species commonly caught are green sunfish, yellow bass, yellow and black bullheads. If you like variety, the tailwater area, directly below the lake'
, IL FishingCourse Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...
The beautiful, historic Riverlore Mansion dates from 1865. Once owned by the Halliday Family, it is now owned by the City of ...
18 holes of adventure golf, six stall batting cages for all skill levels, Go-kart track, indoor game room, snack shop and a p...
This 1853 cabin offers insights into the lives of early rural settlers....
Artifacts, pictures of coal mining, railroading, business, farming in and around Centralia. A work in progress by the Central...