Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

Category: Park

Address: 7251 Ranger Rd, De Witt, IL 61735, USA

Phone: +12179358722

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–7PM

Monday: 10AM–7PM

Tuesday: 10AM–7PM

Wednesday: 10AM–7PM

Thursday: 10AM–7PM

Friday: 10AM–7PM

Saturday: 10AM–7PM

Reviews

Jim Gregory

Oct 27, 2022

Enjoy fishing out of this Area all the time. Clean, accessible and the scenery and wild life is a bonus!

Niya Harper

Oct 23, 2022

Grate area to have family commutes

L.H. Hursh

Oct 18, 2022

Outhouses were gross. Otherwise it's real nice.

Mike Franklin Jr

Oct 13, 2022

Awesome

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Questions & Answers

Would it be worth it to try to go fishing tommorow?

DEVIN Harris | Nov 1, 2020
Brian Anderson | Nov 1, 2020

Good fishing 👍👍

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Someone know if we can go to swim? Or if the swimming area is close?

Yess Glez. | Nov 1, 2020
William Barnett | Nov 1, 2020

As of now the beach at Clinton lake is closed

Do they cabins for rent?

Tommy Shaw | Nov 2, 2018
Rob Lane | Nov 2, 2018

No

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Does this place rent boats? Or anywhere near by?

Matthew Sizemore | Nov 2, 2018
K & C Wike | Nov 2, 2018

Yes ... anyone have the address for boat rental or number?

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Do need to make reservations for RVs

Gerald Westbrook | Nov 1, 2021
Brian Minick | Nov 1, 2021

If you want to make sure that you have a site you should but they do have some first come first serve sites as well

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How long in the beach open for swimming in the summer months.

AmyL Kent | Nov 2, 2019
James Intensifies | Nov 2, 2019

I believe they close the beach on labor day

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Can you consume alcohol in the camp ground?

Dean Reiner | Nov 2, 2018
Jim B Blunt | Nov 2, 2018

You can not consume alcohol at the beach but the campgrounds are open to alcohol beverage's

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Is there a good place to swim for kids at this lake?

Peter Kucher | Nov 2, 2018
Amber Polen | Nov 2, 2018

I would suggest the beach for swimming. Only because it's a common fishing lake and kids tend to get hooks in their little feet everywhere else. There is a 2 dollar fee per person, but I feel like that's pretty reasonable. They give you a ticket and you can come and go all day, bring outside drinks/snacks, or use the onsite concession. Love taking my kids. ❤

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Are the cicadas out right now?

Kathy G | Nov 1, 2021
Davey Cornell | Nov 1, 2021

Not yet

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Gonna head out today, fishing from the bank. Which spot is a must try? What baits???

DEVIN Harris | Nov 1, 2020
Laura O'Banion | Nov 1, 2020

I'm always in a boat so I don't know what spots for bank fishing but... As far as bait we catch shad with the net & that's what we use for bait....that's my favorite place to fish, love it thete... good luck !

What is the daily full hookup rate?

Gordon Hawkins | Nov 2, 2019
Steven Runyen | Nov 2, 2019

Camping rates for RVs are between $25-$80. Depends on the site location. Most campers average around $45 a night.

Do they have full hookups aka water sewer electric

paul smith | Nov 2, 2019
Mark Hall | Nov 2, 2019

Most of the do. Just have to request it

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Can i bring my dog to the beach?

Joshua Johnkoski | Nov 2, 2018
Pete Faulkner | Nov 2, 2018

I don't think so because the sign going to the beach says no pets allowed

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When is the park open for fishing? In boat

jose Lastpizano | Nov 2, 2018
Michael Brady | Nov 2, 2018

Open year round

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How much for a camper for 3

Thomas Compton | Nov 2, 2017
Minnie Watts | Nov 2, 2017

$25.00 a night

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Any good fishing in the winter?

Insane g | Jan 5, 2022
douglas longstaff | Jan 5, 2022

If no boat spillway is ok. If boat, rip rap on north shore, east of state park. Also the bridge are just beyond state Park.

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Are the showers still open

Susan Lott | Nov 1, 2021
Tim Perschall | Nov 1, 2021

Showers are open until this weekend water will be shut off Monday

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Does anyone know if they do a month to month? Or have a stipulation on so many days at a time?

Adriam Thurman | Nov 1, 2021
Brian Minick | Nov 1, 2021

I believe that it is a 14 max stay but you should contact them to verify

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Are there any seasonal spots at this campground?

Josh Ward | Nov 1, 2021
Chris “CRAZE” E | Nov 1, 2021

No seasonal spots. However, the camp ground does have first come first serve sites available this year.

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Can you rent a site with a camper all summer

sue wilson | Nov 1, 2021
Jacob Villarreal | Nov 1, 2021

No, i believe its 2 weeks max

Can i fish the discharge canal in December?

DEVIN Harris | Nov 1, 2021
Darrell Miller | Nov 1, 2021

Sure

Can you take wood from the woods to use

Heather | Nov 1, 2020
Kathleen Anderson | Nov 1, 2020

I dont think you can.

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When I get there, will there be someone to pay the $2 entrance fee to swim? Is it cash only? They will not answer the phone during regular business hours. Thanks

RYAN SIMMONS | Nov 1, 2020
Patsy Warnisher | Nov 1, 2020

Yes you will pay right at the beach. There will be someone there from open to closing time to collect money. I have always paid cash so I don't know if they accept plastic

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Is the beach area open to public

Rosenda Castillo | Nov 1, 2020
Greg Murphy | Nov 1, 2020

No was closed when we were there over July 4th weekend

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Is the lake open and what days and times are they open

Kayla Jordan | Nov 1, 2020
Loretta Phillips | Nov 1, 2020

Lake is open. Campground is open. Boondocks is open.

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Is the beach open for swimming??

DEVIN Harris | Nov 1, 2020
Penny Hastings | Nov 1, 2020

I was there last week and the beach was not open

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What's biting right now?

DEVIN Harris | Nov 1, 2020
Brian Anderson | Nov 1, 2020

Catfish and Bass are bitingi use cheesebait

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Any spots that you would recommend to drop my kayak in? I'll be going in december or January. Also any bait suggestions??

DEVIN Harris | Nov 1, 2020
Twistr54 Fiftyfour | Nov 1, 2020

May be a little cold in Dec. &Jan to be on the lake

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Do they have canoe rental?

Keef Riftaird | Nov 2, 2019
Chris Huse | Nov 2, 2019

Kayaks at the marina but no canoes.

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Is the a place there to get firewood?

AmyL Kent | Nov 2, 2019
Brent Mitchell | Nov 2, 2019

Firewood and ice can be purchased at the restaurant next to the boat ramp. Not sure of the cost.

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What's the latest you can show up there on a Friday with no reservations? Can you not pay up front after 4:30 after the office closes?

alec krug | Nov 2, 2019
Steven R | Nov 2, 2019

Like Matt said make sure the site isnt reserved and then just pay the site host the next day. Be careful showing up without a reservation 2 weekends prior to or 2 weekends after a holiday weekend because space is always limited for several weeks around holidays.

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Is there a place to rent a trailer for a weekend at Clinton Lake?

Amber Morgan | Nov 2, 2019
Mr Smith | Nov 2, 2019

There are some private campgrounds that rent trailers. They are not right on the lake though.

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Can you have a golf cart?

hammyboy 4567 | Nov 2, 2019
Terry May | Nov 2, 2019

No

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Can you metal detect around the lake?

Where's Waldo? | Nov 2, 2019
Karthik S | Nov 2, 2019

Yup

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Is there good play grounds for youn kids? or is this manly for older fishing minded people.

Philip Parker | Nov 2, 2019
Chris Hermon | Nov 2, 2019

There are nice playgrounds in different locations.

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Do you rent small boats with motors?

Angie Sheaffer | Nov 2, 2019
Jacob Nussbaum | Nov 2, 2019

Not anymore

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How much does it cost to swim now?

Christine Sympson | Nov 2, 2019
Brian Perry | Nov 2, 2019

It was two dollars last year

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Is it good fishing?

Becky Solomon | Nov 2, 2019
XSkullzNLace X | Nov 2, 2019

Hot spot

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How is the pheasant hunting at Clinton Lake? Are they wild birds or released?

A Google User | Nov 2, 2019
Jean Auteberry | Nov 2, 2019

Wild birds

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Does anyone know if they have year around camping sites?

Caron Barnhart | Nov 2, 2019
William Alexander | Nov 2, 2019

Yes the camp grounds are open all year......

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Does anyone know when they will be shutting the shower houses down.

Anthony Miller | Nov 2, 2018
William Alexander | Nov 2, 2018

I believe they are open year around

Is there any bathroom around?

Carol Pacheco | Nov 2, 2018
Steven Jameson | Nov 2, 2018

There are out house style restrooms in the camping area as well as a shower and toilet building at each of the 2 areas

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Do they have 1st come first serve sites available?

Greg Long | Nov 2, 2018
Lorraine Largent | Nov 2, 2018

Yes

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Do they rent cabins at the state park?

Marvin Medrano | Nov 2, 2018
Richard Young | Nov 2, 2018

Sorry No cabin rentals

How many full hook up with sewer sites does the campground have and is there a waiting list for them? How much is cost annually?

Rebecca Nees | Nov 2, 2018
clarence jones | Nov 2, 2018

Rebecca Clinton lake is a great place to fish I usually do a one day adventure and sorry I can provide you with an answer on any camping grounds around there, maybe check with the DNR In the area, good luck happy camping.

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Are there water hookups at the campground?

Elizabeth Keith | Nov 2, 2018
Pete B. | Nov 2, 2018

Yes there are many. Most of the sites are electric only but water is generally close by. Some sites are full hookup.

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Can you beach your boat and camp on the shore?

August Crowley | Nov 2, 2018
Cindy Roorda | Nov 2, 2018

No you can't sorry.

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Are there cabins at Clinton lake

Leah Sinks | Nov 2, 2018
KatB | Nov 2, 2018

No

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Could you please tell me which campsites are right on the lake? I would really like to have a site that I could fish from or park a boat at?

John Gaines | Nov 2, 2018
Scott Givens | Nov 2, 2018

None on the water but a lot of paths to take you down to the lake

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Can you leave a boat docked overnight if you are staying in the campground?

Debbie Maggi | Nov 2, 2017
Minnie Watts | Nov 2, 2017

You can dock your boat ,about anywhere by your camp site,may have to walk a little,make sure your tied down good, some coves have small docks if you camp in the right spot,,

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