Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area Campground

Open

The campground is open. Bay Area, Hickman's Point, and Lakeview loops require reservations through ExploreMoreIL. Lookout Point and Shady Rest loops are first-come, first-served. Note: The resort at Wayne Fitzgerrell SRA is closed until further notice, but the campground remains operational.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 10:16AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

10:16 AM — July 3rd, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values up to around 110 degrees can be expected. For the Heat Advisory on Independence Day, peak afternoon heat index values up to around 105 degrees are anticipated. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during prolonged duration extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s, providing little relief during this prolonged, extended duration of dangerously high heat and humidity.

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 10:16AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

10:16 AM — July 3rd, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values up to around 110 degrees can be expected. For the Heat Advisory on Independence Day, peak afternoon heat index values up to around 105 degrees are anticipated. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during prolonged duration extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s, providing little relief during this prolonged, extended duration of dangerously high heat and humidity.

About

Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area occupies 3,300 acres of former farmland along Rend Lake in Franklin County, managed jointly by Illinois DNR and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The park features a mix of abandoned crop fields, fence rows, and oak-hickory woodlands, with three-quarters of its perimeter bordering the reservoir shoreline. Dedicated in 1975, it honors state representative Wayne Fitzgerrell who championed the lake's development. The campground offers 243 sites with electric hookups across five camping loops: Bay Area, Hickman's Point, and Lakeview require reservations through ExploreMoreIL, while Lookout Point and Shady Rest operate first-come, first-served. Three shower buildings serve the campground, and sites include picnic tables and fire rings. The park provides excellent bank fishing for crappie, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill. Beyond camping, the recreation area hosts over 25 annual sporting dog field trial events and controlled pheasant hunts accommodating up to 120 hunters daily. A 4-mile multi-use trail connects day-use areas through the campgrounds to Rend Lake Resort. Wildlife viewing opportunities include bald eagles, herons, hawks, and deer throughout the property.

Directions

Located at 11094 Ranger Rd., Whittington, IL 62897 on the shores of Rend Lake in Southern Illinois.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store
Price $20

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (618) 629-2320

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

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