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Sangchris Lake State Park
Wildflowers and song birds will guide you along the miles of scenic trails.
Get away from the bustling state capital at a state park located minutes southeast of Springfield. Wander through more than 3,000 acres with 120 miles of shoreline along this spindly lake with three long, tendril-like arms. The name mixes Sangamon and Christian Counties, and the lake is no more than 7 miles long.
Take part in family-friendly activities here. Kids of all ages have fun thanks to pavilions, picnic tables, and youth activities. Well-marked trails and boardwalks are safe for children. Help them take photos of herons, muskrats, turtles, and eagles who inhabit the lake.
Fish in the many secluded coves along the shoreline. Drive or hike to your favorite spot, or put in a boat with 25 HP or less at one of three ramps. Cast your line for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, bullhead, and carp. The state r
Get away from the bustling state capital at a state park located minutes southeast of Springfield. Wander through more than 3,000 acres with 120 miles of shoreline along this spindly lake with three long, tendril-like arms. The name mixes Sangamon and Christian Counties, and the lake is no more than 7 miles long.
Take part in family-friendly activities here. Kids of all ages have fun thanks to pavilions, picnic tables, and youth activities. Well-marked trails and boardwalks are safe for children. Help them take photos of herons, muskrats, turtles, and eagles who inhabit the lake.
Fish in the many secluded coves along the shoreline. Drive or hike to your favorite spot, or put in a boat with 25 HP or less at one of three ramps. Cast your line for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, bullhead, and carp. The state regularly stocks this relatively shallow lake.
Reserve one of 135 campsites with electricity. Reach 40 tent sites by car or 15 rustic sites on foot.
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2 campgrounds in Sangchris Lake State Park
Nearby Sangchris Lake, you and all of your closest peeps can come crash at Deer Point Campground for some good times, lakeside memories, and all around camp vibes. Bring your boat, launch your kayak, or thrown in your fishing line—no matter what you’re in to, you’ll be having a good time here. Surrounding by forested beauty and 120 miles of shorel Read more...
How does prime access to Sangchris Lake sound? Thought so. From Hickory Point Campground, you can easily slide your fancy new boat into the glassy waters (right by the east boat dock!) or canon ball from right outside your tent flap. This is the perfect summertime escape, with plenty of sunshine and shoreline chillaxin’ calling your name. Whether Read more...
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