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


Coy and Wilma's Campsites + Cabins

Coy and Wilma Campsite is a private one with spacious sites for a year-round camp living, a small number of sites for overnight camping, and full-time camp living. Enjoy beautiful secluded and well-shaded oak,...

Gun Creek Campground

It offers one large group picnic shelter and 100 reservable campsites. The campsites are fully equipped with a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking water. Plus it has a boat ramp, boat dock,...

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...

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


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...

Pheasant Hollow Winery

A great place that offers wide selection of wines. Enjoy the finest grape and fruit wines in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Pheasant Hollow Winery has a new released wine - Black & Blue Celebration...

Franklin County 1910's Garage Museum

The 1910s Franklin County Garage Museum in Benton lets you travel back in time with its antique cars and other automotive products. This garage museum has two sets - the large set runs along the north wall of...

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 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...

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: 78

Friday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Lo: 68

Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 77

Saturday Night

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Lo: 64

Sunday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 78

Sunday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 66

Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Hi: 80

Monday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 64


Rend Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 5/29: 712.05 (+307.05)



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