State Recreation Area · Illinois
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
- Location
- De Witt County, Illinois
- Nearest town
- 7.1 miles southwest of Farmer City
- Type
- State Recreation Area
About Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
9,300 acres of land and water make up this recreation area, built around Clinton Lake in central Illinois. The acreage covers both the reservoir itself and the surrounding grounds within DeWitt County. Someone deciding whether to visit can weigh the scale of the property, which stretches across thousands of acres of combined shoreline and open water.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Contact the state park agency before you go.
Getting there
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area is in De Witt County, Illinois, 7.1 miles southwest of Farmer City. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 64 in Illinois →
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.