Oak Point - Lake Glendale
Open year-round on a first-come, first-serve basis with no reservations. Beach operates Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 11:11AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to 116. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:11AM CDT until July 21 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to 116. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Lane reduction on bridge near IL Iron Furnace
Big Creek BridgeBig Creek Bridge, which carries County Road 12 over Big Creek, near the Iron Furnace recreation site in Hardin County, is reduced to a single central lane due to deteriorating bridge conditions. Motorists should slow down when approaching and traveling over the bridge. For your…
About
Oak Point Campground occupies a prime lakeside location within Lake Glendale Recreation Area in southern Illinois's Shawnee National Forest. The 59-site campground is divided between 35 electric/water hookup sites and 24 non-electric sites scattered through wooded loops along the shoreline. Every site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with water spigots available throughout the non-electric loops. Campers have access to centralized shower houses, flush toilets, and an RV dump station. The campground accommodates trailers and RVs up to 40 feet in length. An on-site concessionaire manages day-to-day operations and can assist with questions. The 82-acre lake provides excellent fishing for bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and sunfish. A swimming beach operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The 3-mile Lake Glendale Trail loops around the lake for hiking opportunities. Sites are first-come, first-serve with no advance reservations required.
Directions
From Harrisburg: Take Highway 145 south 26.5 miles. Turn left into the recreation area off of Highway 145.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (618) 658-0607 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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