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Located 7 miles south of Carlinville, IL. on the Shipman Backtop (SB) From I-55 take Hwy 108 west into Carlinville. Go straight through town to the 4th Stop Sign (T-intersection), turn left, you will be on the SB. From Rt. 4 South, at the Hwy. 108 stop sign turn left, go straight through town to the 4th Stop Sign (T-intersection), turn left, you will be on the SB From Rt. 4 North, get onto Hwy. 108 west (west main st.) at the first stop light turn left, you will be on the SB From Hwy. 108 west, at the 2nd stop light turn right, you will be on the SB.
Bait shop and restaurant are closed and no more boat rentals. Fishing is still ok from the last trip with some nice blue gils and decent channel cat. Fish cleaning station is closed or damaged but is fenced off and not usable.
I think the bathrooms are still opened just not sure.
I have now been here multiple times as we are frequent campers and our normal place is closed. I will now be a regular. Bathrooms are great. The host is the BEST! He's helped us multiple times with camper issues we've had, he's always available, and I've seen him go out of his way to help others. It's a great place.... quiet..... nice restaurant with great breakfast. Try it! You won't be disappointed....
Beautiful park with well maintained walking trails. Beautiful picnic areas with play areas. Restrooms are on-site along with a restaurant and bait shop. Small boats are allowed.
Beautiful lake. Fishing is very slow. Clean. Well maintained. Clear and clean r. V. Camping. Tent also. Rest rooms. Playground. Walking trails. Archery zone, restaurant and bait. Boat rental...
Very nice park.
