Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground
Illinois
- Bookable sites
- 90
- Camping areas
- 4
- Accessible
- 3
- Longest RV
- 64 ft
- Books out
- 6 months ahead
- Max stay
- 14 nights
Which area do you want?
Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground books as 4 separate areas. Pick one to check its dates and set an alert on it — each is reserved, and watched, on its own.
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Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground Facts
- As of August 2026, Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground is a campground in Illinois with 90 campsites.
- Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground is booked through Illinois State Parks (Explore More Illinois), which opens reservations 177 days ahead of the arrival date.
- PermitSnag checks Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
- Stays at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground are limited to 14 nights.
- Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground is located at 38.5435° N, 88.5918° W.
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Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
Site types across Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground
How Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground is divided
| Area | Sites | Types | Electric | Accessible | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L View Campground | 35 | Standard | — | 1 | 64 ft |
| H Hollow Campground | 33 | Standard | — | 1 | 58 ft |
| Sassafras Point Campground | 21 | Standard | — | — | — |
| Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Campground | 1 | Group Site | — | 1 | 20 ft |
Counts come from each area's own site list as the booking provider publishes it. A dash means the provider publishes nothing for that column.
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