Washington County State Recreation Area

Washington County State Recreation Area was created in 1959 when the State of Illinois began acquiring land for the park. Currently, there are 1,440 acres that comprise Washington County State Recreation Area.

Washington County Lake measures 248 acres and offers 13 miles of scenic shoreline. The lake was created in 1960 and area anglers reel in bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, and sunfish.

Park visitors have a variety of recreational choices such as boating, camping, hiking, hunting, picnicking, and wildlife observation.

For more information about Washington County State Recreation Area, write or call:

Washington County State Recreation Area
18500 Conservation Drive
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-3137

Directions:
From Mt. Vernon, take Interstate 64 west 20 miles to exit 50. Go south on Highway 127 for 9 miles and follow the signs to Washington County State Recreation Area.

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