State: Illinois
Address 1: 9898 Cascade Road
City: Rochester
Zip: 62563
Phone: 217-498-9208
Open: Open all year
Number of Sites: 195
Electric: 135
Camp URL: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/parks/r4/sangch.htm
Full Hook: Yes
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 you’re 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 near Sicily.
Boating
A two-slip launching ramp and dock are located on both the east and west sides of the lake for rowboats, canoes and boats with motors of 25 horsepower or less. Strawkas Point launching ramp and dock is located off of Route 104.
Fishing
Designated as a State Fish Preserve in 1972, Sangchris Lake is an angler’s paradise, stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bullhead and carp.
Hiking
Wildflowers and song birds abound along 3 miles of scenic nature trails, and there are several unique albino deer living in the area. For the equestrian, there is a 5-mile horse trail, and for those preferring greater horsepower, there is an 11-mile snowmobile trail for winter use.
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.
