Cedar Lake
Cedar Creek Rd., Carbondale, IL 62901
Canoeing & Kayaking
Cedar Lake is a 1,750-acre reservoir in southern Illinois, created by the damming of Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Big Muddy River, in 1974. The lake is located in Jackson County, southwest of Carbondale, Illinois.
Located in the Shawnee National Forest, this 1,750 acre lake has 40 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 60 feet, and 10hp limit on boat motors.
What's happening nearby...
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Carbondale Halloween & Great Pumpkin Race
Mill Street Underpass • Oct 26 @ 2PM
Halloween officially returns to Carbondale for a week full of frightening fun, thrilling events, and spine-tingling music for the whole family!
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CarbondALE Brew Fest
Town Square Pavilion • May 02 – May 03 @ 6PM
Carbondale Main Street is partnering with Southern Illinois University Fermentation Science Institute and Southern Illinois Brewers to host the 10th CarbondALE Brew Fest!
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Little Grassy Lake
Carbondale
Little Grassy Lake is a deep, clear, 1000-acre impoundment located in the south portion of the Crab Orchard National Wildlife
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Devil's Kitchen Lake
Carbondale
Devil's Kitchen Lake is an 810-acre reservoir in Southern Illinois, created by the damming of Grassy Creek.
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