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Sam Dale Lake

The 1,302-acre Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is scenic with rolling terrain, gorgeous woods, and the 194-acre Sam Dale Lake with 5 miles of shoreline.

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Nearby Parks Around Sam Dale Lake

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sam Dale Lake

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Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

The 1,302-acre Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is scenic with rolling terrain, gorgeous woods, and the 194-acre Sam Dale Lake with 5 miles of shoreline.

29.8 mi away

Newton Lake State Park

The grasslands of Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area boasts the largest of the three remaining greater prairie chicken flocks in Illinois.

30.0 mi away

White Squirrels of Olney

This is one of the more unique attractions in Illinois that is guaranteed to delight both nature enthusiasts and animal lovers.

30.4 mi away

Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

This 1,775-acre plot of land is one of the best places to see uncommon species of birds.

34.3 mi away

Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

The Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area covers 38,900 acres comprised of bottomland hardwoods, upland ag fields, and 3,000 acres of impounded water that are home to waterfowl.

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Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Illinois largest man-made lake is a paradise for bird-watching enthusiasts.