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Ramsey Lake

The Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area is full of picturesque rolling hills, timbered shoreline, wooded areas, quiet picnic places, and incredible fishing and hunting opportunities.

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Nearby Parks Around Ramsey Lake

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67.6 mi away

Gateway Arch

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202.7 mi away

Indiana Dunes

National Park · IN

214.1 mi away

Mammoth Cave

National Park · KY

387.4 mi away

Hot Springs

National Park · AR

389.9 mi away

Great Smoky

National Park · NC

425.1 mi away

Cuyahoga

National Park · OH

Nearby Points of Interest Around Ramsey Lake

Explore nearby points of interest around Ramsey Lake to build stop-level options beyond this park's top picks.

25.6 mi away

Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

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

31.7 mi away

Madison County Transit Nickel Plate Trail

For the first part of this 28-mile journey from Pontoon Beach to New Douglas, you will be surrounded by seemingly endless miles of rural farmland, which to be honest, can get a little boring if you are expecting to be entertained during your ride.

31.7 mi away

Eagle Creek State Park

Eagle Creek State Park is the perfect setting for outdoor activities as well as accommodations for a vacation.

32.3 mi away

Wolf Creek State Park

On the east side of Lake Shelbyville sits the 25,300-acre Wolf Creek State Park complete with two tent camping areas, an equestrian campground, and a cabin available to rent.

38.1 mi away

Sangchris Lake State Park

Right near Springfield lives the Sangchris Lake State Recreation Area, an oasis for lakeside activities and water-dwelling creatures.

45.2 mi away

Beaver Dam State Park

Beaver Dam State Park is best known for Beaver Dam Lake, a renowned fishing spot that is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

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