Canton Lake

Fulton County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.568106, -89.983362

Campground
26205 N Boat Dock Rd (Sebree Rd)
Canton, IL 61520

Official Website
​https://www.cantonillinois.org/cantonlake

Activities: 
Camping (seasonal, April 15 – October 15, tent, RV)
Water (paddle, fish)
Other (picnic, playground)
 
Season/Hours:  seasonal; road to west (public side) seasonally closed
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  https://www.cantonillinois.org/vertical/sites/%7B3A712A47-3D50-49B4-9E78-DBB8A8D0F159%7D/uploads/%7B28252B6B-AFF2-4069-98C5-14A2F08E1F87%7D.PDF
On Site:  unknown
 
Parking: unknown
 
Amenities:  picnic tables      
 
Restrooms: unknown
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission, fee for other activities      
 
Historical and/or Geological Significance:  unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access: 
Forest, Hills, Open Grass Space & Trees
Lake View & Access
 
General Description:  multi-use city-owned 250-acre lake
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
​Canton Lake Map (PDF)

More Information:

​https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/canton/nature-outdoor-recreation/canton-lake/
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https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/lake-canton?gclid=CjwKCAjw6vvoBRBtEiwAZq-T1XfRvBykE1ICcCYV1qSVCEocRmag3E5skHWHQikaNLkfgIp-gFaPERoC9m0QAvD_BwE

https://www.reviewatlas.com/news/20190616/many-improvements-this-year-at-canton-lake

Managed by:
City of Canton
2 N Main St
Canton, IL 61520
309-647-0065

In December, this was as far as local OPAL could get to Canton Lake.