Argyle Lake State Park
McDonough County, Illinois
Latitude/Longitude
40.4526468, -90.801356 |
640 Argyle Park Road
Colchester, IL 62326 |
Official Website
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/ArgyleLake.aspx
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/ArgyleLake.aspx
Activities:
Trails (hiking, biking (only on 11-mile multi-use/equestrian trail)) Programs (educational, volunteer) Camping (tent, RV) Water (paddle, fish) Winter (snowshoe, cross-country ski, sled) Other (hunt*, archery range, equestrian, view wildlife, picnic, playground) *Be aware, be safe. ALL visitors should see below. Season/Hours: year round Dog Friendly: yes (only if leashed & attended) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: being developed as of January 2023 On Site: unknown Parking: parking lots Amenities: benches, shelters, picnic tables, dock & boat launch, interpretive area at visitor center Restrooms: yes (seasonal) Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails, Natural Atlas Cost: free admission; fee for rentals and some activities Historical and/or Scientific Significance: historic; birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, open grass space, lake view & access General Description: 1700-acre multi-use state park with 93-acre lake OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: |
More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L855674 https://www.visitforgottonia.com/argyle-lake-state-park/ https://www.ifishillinois.org/profiles/waterbody.php?waternum=00028 https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/argyle-lake-state-park/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/108598779173136/ https://thedyrt.com/camping/illinois/illinois-argyle-lake-state-park-twin-oaks Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources 640 Argyle Park Road Colchester IL 62326 309-776-3422 |
*Prior to visiting, ALL prospective visitors should check hunting information on the IL DNR website
https://huntillinois.org/ .
Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots.
Some will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.
https://huntillinois.org/ .
Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots.
Some will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.