Eagle Creek State Recreation Area

Eagle Creek State Recreation Area covers 2,200 acres on the western shores of Lake Shelbyville, a 11,000-acre reservoir in Shelby County. There are three hiking trails and a 12-mile backpacking trail for park guests who want to take the scenic route. Boating, camping, fishing, hunting, and picnicking are among the other recreational choices at Eagle Creek.

Eagle Creek Resort overlooks the lake and offers overnight accommodations, pool, onsite restaurant and lounge, and much more.

For more information about Eagle Creek State Recreation Area, write or call:

Eagle Creek State Recreation Area
Post Office Box 16
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8260

Directions:
From Effingham, take Highway 33 west for 14 miles to Highway 128. Take Highway 128 north for 25 miles and follow the signs to Eagle Creek State Recreation Area.

From Decatur, take Highway 121 south for 7 miles to Highway 128. Go south for 20 miles on Highway 128 and follow the signs to Eagle Creek State Recreation Area.

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