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Sangchris Lake State Park

State Park Information

State Park Overview
Located minutes east of Springfield and its Lincoln attractions, Sangchris Lake serves as a perfect home base for enjoying outdoor activities in central Illinois. Whether youre interested in fishing, boating, camping, hunting or family gatherings, Sangchris Lake provides an abundance of recreational opportunities amid native forests of oak, maple, butternut and persimmon.

Totaling 3,022 acres and offering 120 miles of shoreline, Sangchris Lake is so named because it extends into both Sangamon and Christian counties. It was formed in 1964 when Commonwealth Edison built a 50-foot earthen dam across Clear Creek to create a cooling lake for a power plant it was constructing - Sicily.

In 1969, ComEd deeded 1,414 acres of land around the lake to the state -long with easement rights for boating and fishing. In August of 1997, the Department of Natural Resources purchased 1,180 acres along the west shoreline from ComEd. Today, ongoing developments and improvements have transformed the Sangchris Lake State Park into a popular outdoor retreat.

For day visitors, there are eight picnic areas around the lake -s well as several picnic shelters. Also, there are several gravel parking lots nearby and areas contain tables, grills, water facilities and pit toilets. Please inquire at site office for shelter reservation information.

Camping
For longer stays, the Deer Run Campground on the north end of the lake contains 80 Class A (electricity, showers and vehicle access), 40 Class B/S (vehicle access with showers) and 5 Class C (tent camping, walk-in or backpack no vehicle with showers) campsites and 5 additional Class C equestrian campsites. A sanitary dump station is provided in each campground.

Hickory Point Campground, - the east boat dock area, contains 55 Class A, 10 Class C and two cabin sites. Playground equipment, showers and a restroom with flush toilets are nearby. Handicapped sites are located in both campgrounds. Water facilities will be closed the Monday prior to Thanksgiving through March 31 (Including the shower building). Both campgrounds will be closed the second week in JanuaryMarch 31.

Group camping is available in the wilderness area - the office and service buildings.

Boating

Fishing and Hunting
Fishing

Designated as a State Fish Preserve in 1972, Sangchris Lake is an anglers paradise, stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bullhead and carp. You can obtain statewide and site regulations on size and creel limits at the park office. Commercial fishing devices such as troutlines and jug fishing are prohibited. All fishing tournaments must be scheduled through the park office.

Handicapped facilities are located throughout the park.

Hunting

Waterfowl, dove, deer and upland game are abundant and some trapping is allowed. Please contact the park office for specific regulations, dates and locations. A public archery range is located in Maple Flats.

The Pheasant Run/Maple Flats Access Areas contain a dog training area for seasonal use. A permit is required.

More Info

DNR
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Traveling from the south, Northbound I 55 North to Exit 82 (Route 104). Route 104 east 6.1 miles through Pawnee and turn left, north -t Sangchris Lake sign. Travel 4.5 miles to a 4-way stop, New City. Turn right at Sangchris Lake sign and travel 3 more miles.

Traveling from the north, southbound I 55 South to exit 96A (Route 29). Route 29 to Rochester, IL. Turn right at the 2nd stoplight, Walnut Street -t the Sangchris Lake sign. Travel south 5.5 miles to a 4-way stop, New City. Turn left at park sign and travel 3 more miles.

Traveling from the west, Eastbound I 72 East to Springfield, then I 55 North to Exit 96A, Route 29. Route 29 to Rochester turn right at the 2nd stoplight, Walnut Street -t the Sangchris Lake sign. Travel south 5.5 miles to a 4-way stop, New City. Turn left at park sign and travel 3 more miles.

Traveling from the east, Westbound I 72 West to Springfield, then I 55 south to Exit 96A Route 29. Route 29 to Rochester turn right at the 2nd stoplight, Walnut Street at the Sangchris Lake sign. Travel south 5.5 miles to a 4-way stop, New City. Turn left at park sign and travel 3 more miles.