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State Park Overview
Carlyle Lake, which at 26,000 acres is the largest manmade reservoir in Illinois, is home to South Shore State Park. Located on land leased by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the 3-mile-long park is situated on the lakes southeast side -pproximately 3 miles east of the city of Carlyle on Illinois Route 50.

Managed to preserve its natural and cultural resources, the park also provides recreational opportunities, including small-boat access - Class C campground with vehicular access, five day-use areas for picnicking, two 3/4-mile hiking trails that also are used periodically as a 3-D archery ranges -s well as outstanding bank-fishing opportunities. Observing wildlife, especially white-tailed deer, is another popular activity.

Nature of the Area

Camping

Picnicking

Boating

Fishing and Hunting
Fishing

Many of the access areas have been riprapped to protect the shores from erosion. These areas also provide good fishing spots. Anglers can catch crappie, largemouth bass, white bass, walleye, bluegill, sunfish, channel catfish, carp and suckers.

More Info

South Shore State Park Return To Maps Carlylelake.com | Parks & Recreation Areas | Maps | Events Calendar | Boats & Marinas | Camping | Churches | Dining | Entertainment | Fishing | Golf |
...th Shore State Park 20100 Hazlet Park Road Carlyle, IL 62231 (618) 594-3015 Click Here For Map Facilities Acreage 800 Lodge-- Concession-- Drinking Water Yes Historic Structure-- Interpretive

DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF RESORT FACILITY AT SOUTH SHORE STATE PARK SPRINGFIELD, ILL. -- The Illinois Department of Natural
a resort facility at South Shore State Park in Clinton County

Please call the store at 618/594-3387 for a menu and hours of operation. South Shore State Park (Site Map)is a 3-mile long park located on Carlyle Lakes southeast side -pproximately 3 miles

and Wildlife Area (6,911 acres) and a portion of South Shore State Park (5 acres). Federal land consists of a portion of Carlyle
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of the two IDNR owned or managed properties at the lake, South Shore State Park. The initial results indicated that as many as 100
study site at South Shore State Park. An in-depth analysis of

2001, James Hawn Access Area February 2, 2002, South Shore State Park Northern Saw-whet Owl records for Carlyle Lake, Illinois
1 owl) (Dan Kassebaum) South Shore State Park, Dec 9Mar 24

vdrex@mvp.net --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Campground Name South Shore State Park City State Zip Carlyle, IL Phone Restrooms & Showers Restrooms

Area Attractions
In addition to the conveniences featured at South Shore State Park, most Carlyle Lake visitors will want to look into the facilities offered by the Corps of Engineers and another Department of Natural Resources site, Eldon Hazlet State Park. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates several campgrounds, boat access areas, swimming beaches and other facilities around the lake.

For further information, call the Carlyle Lake Management Office at (618) 594-2484 or the Visitor Center at (618) 594-LAKE. The Corps also operates an information line, (618) 594-4637, featuring a recorded update on weather conditions, lake level and water temperature, fishing reports and seasonal information on recreational opportunities.