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Just 4 miles northwest of Effingham lies Lake Sara. With 27 miles of shoreline, Lake Sara offers visitors a wide range of recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and golfing. To find out more about Lake Sara call (217) 868-2964.
Newton
Lake Fish & Wildlife Area offers more than 2,000 acres
of Mother Nature at her best. Located about 15 miles southeast of Effingham,
Newton Lake provides visitors 22 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian
trails. Fishing, picnicking, and hunting are other popular activities.
This wildlife area also offers a unique look at prairie chickens within
its 240-acre prairie chicken sanctuary. For details call (618) 783-3478.
Just a couple of miles from Newton Lake lies Sam
Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area. The 183-acre lake offers
boating and fishing while the remainder of the wildlife area has hiking
and equestrian trails as well as picnic areas and campground sites. Call
(618) 783-2661 for more information.