Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground
Illinois
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As of September 2026, Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground is a campground in Illinois with 90 campsites. Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground is booked through Illinois State Parks (Explore More Illinois), which opens reservations 177 days ahead of the arrival date.
- PermitSnag checks Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground for availability and tells alert holders when a site opens up.
- Stays at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground are limited to 14 nights.
- Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground is located at 38.5435° N, 88.5918° W.
- Bookable sites
- 90
- Camping areas
- 4
- Accessible
- 3
- Longest RV
- 64 ft
- Books out
- 6 months ahead
- Max stay
- 14 nights
Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground reservations and availability
Which area do you want?
Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground books as 4 separate areas. Pick one to check its dates and set an alert on it. Each area has its own reservations and its own alerts.
September 2026
Illinois State Parks (Explore More Illinois) campground cancellations →
Campsites at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground
Site types across Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground
- Standard 89 sites
- Group Site 1 site
How Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground is divided
| Area | Sites | Types | Electric | Accessible | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L View Campground | 35 | Standard | – | 1 | 64 ft |
| H Hollow Campground | 33 | Standard | – | 1 | 58 ft |
| Sassafras Point Campground | 21 | Standard | – | – | – |
| Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Campground | 1 | Group Site | – | 1 | 20 ft |
About Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground
Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground?
Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How far in advance can I book Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground?
Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground accepts reservations 177 days (about 5 months) in advance through Illinois State Parks (Explore More Illinois). For popular summer weekends, we recommend setting up availability alerts.
How do I find last-minute availability at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground have?
Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground has 90 campsites.
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