Dale Miller Youth
The campground is currently open and accepting reservations through Recreation.gov. Operates seasonally from spring through fall. Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 2:00 PM.
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 30 at 7:52PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Monday to 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 7:52PM CDT until September 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Monday to 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Dale Miller Youth sits along the southeastern shore of Rend Lake, a 20,633-acre reservoir in the heart of southern Illinois. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this group campground is specifically designed for youth organizations and large gatherings, accommodating up to 200 guests with a maximum of 50 vehicles. The facility features five cabins with open floor plans containing four bunk beds each (one wheelchair-accessible bed per cabin). Guests must bring their own sleeping equipment such as air mattresses or cots. Nine RV/trailer sites offer full hookups with 50-amp electric pedestals. The campground includes mini shower restrooms and a large enclosed picnic shelter equipped with electricity, tables, a fireplace, and grill. Recreational amenities include a private sandy beach exclusive to campers, boat mooring, a group fire ring, obstacle course, playground, baseball/softball field, and combination tennis/basketball court. Reservations are handled through Recreation.gov up to 365 days in advance.
Directions
From I-57, take exit 71 and turn west onto Route 14. After 3 miles, turn right on Rend City Road, then right again on Main Dam Road. Continue 3 miles to the camp entrance on the left.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 99ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (618) 724-2493 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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