Twenty 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 squa... Carlyle 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 HuntingFor 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 CampingTwenty 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 FishingThe Shawnee Queen is a 48 passenger vessel equipped with wheelchair tie-downs, ADA restrooms, and bicycle racks. The scenic t...
This 248-acre lake offers wildlife viewing, fishing, and hiking as well as 900 surrounding acres for hunting. The conservatio...
The former 2-story brick Logan School at the original site of Frank's Fort is now a museum featuring area mining history, mem...
This 1814 structure was owned at one time by U.S. Senator James M. Robinson. The house is decorated in furnishings of that er...
The Jackson County Historical Center contains hundreds of files available for genealogy research. The museum also has an exhi...