Rend Lake


Rend Lake lies in the heart of southern Illinois in Franklin and Jefferson Counties in a rural environment. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Louis District, manages Rend Lake, and 20,000 acres surrounding the lake. Rend Lake at normal pool covers 18,900 acres with 162 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 35 feet, and an average depth of 10 to 15 feet.  More Lake Information

Rend Lake Camping


North Sandusky Campground

North Sandusky Campground is located in the center of Southern Illinois close to Sandusky Cove on Rend Lake. It offers 60 campsites fully equipped with electric hookups, 16 campsites have full-hookup, and the...

Rend Lake Cabins In The Woods

It offers a charming campground with lots of cabins to offer. Some cabins have a jacuzzi, full kitchen, front porch, and large cabins for families and larger groups. Campers can use their deer cleaning and...

South Marcum Campground

The South Marcum Campground is located in Southern Illinois on the shores of Rend Lake. More than 100 campsites at South Marcum Campground are available for reservations. At every Recreational Vehicle site,...

Dam West Area

Dam West Area is open only for days that can hold up to 100 people with a sizable picnic shelter with furniture, a grill, and water. The location contains a boat ramp, playground, marina, and dock. For more...

South Sandusky Camp Ground

South Sandusky Campground is located just in the Rend Lake that provides 100 reservable campsites, electric hookups at every campsite, a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking water. The...

Rend Lake Marinas


Rend Lake Marina

Rend Lake Marina offers boating services such as pontoon rentals, overnight slip rentals, covered storage rooms that can handle boats up to 30 feet long, marine engine service, and shrink-wrapping winterizing....

Rend Lake What To Do


Bonnie Cafe

Bonnie Cafe is a locally owned family-friendly restaurant that serves home-cooked meals from breakfast to lunch at a reasonable price. They serve a huge portion and great customer service.

Rend Lake Golf Course

Rend Lake Golf Course offers 27 championship holes with large bent grass greens with an average square footage of 7,500. A mature, natural setting is created through meticulous landscaping. a modern, well-lit...

Rend Lake Antique Mall Inc

A large mall with lots of antique items inside. It has a very broad range of both common and uncommon antiques in various price ranges. The staff is helpful and accommodating. Prices are quite high but are...

Historic Jail Museum

The Franklin County Historic Preservation Society, a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation, was established in 1993 with the mission of locating, preserving, and publicizing Franklin County, Illinois's rich...

The Barn Bar

An excellent location to hang out with friends. The bartenders are fantastic, and the owners are lovely folks! This little bar serves cold beers and good food.

Rend Lake Boats


2000 Crownline 230 CCR 23 foot

$17,000

2000 Crownline 230 CCR 23 foot Inboard/Outboard Mercury Mercruiser 5.7 Excellent condition Ski/Cruiser with cuddy cabin and trailer.

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Rend Lake Current Weather Alerts

There are no active watches, warnings or advisories.

 

Rend Lake Weather Forecast

Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 77

Friday Night

Rain Showers

Lo: 64

Saturday

Rain Showers

Hi: 71

Saturday Night

Rain Showers

Lo: 62

Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Hi: 77

Sunday Night

Rain Showers

Lo: 60

Monday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 69

Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 53


Rend Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/18: 706.90 (+301.90)



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