Beautiful northern-style lake with 27 miles of wooded shoreline containing residential lots. Waterskiing, fishing, swimming, motor boating, a golf course, beach, trails, and camping are all available at the lake. Lake Sara is located approximately 3 miles northwest of Effingham off Route 32. Lake Sara is located 3 hours south of Chicago on I65/I70.
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For Sale or Trade: Lake front home -
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Effingham Country Club
18 hole course located west of Effingham near lake Sara.
(217) 347-0423Cardinal Golf Course
18 hole public golf course located off Route 32 northwest of Effingham.
(217) 868-2860Fore-Way Challenge Golf
9 Hole Public Regulation Golf Course located at 25 Lake Sara Road near Lake Sara off of Route 32.
(217) 868-5418
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| Fishing Information |
Illinois Bass Federation
www.ilbassfed.com/
**Anglers under 16 years of age, and persons declared legally disabled or blind, may fish without a license. Owners or tenants (if they reside on the land) may fish in waters on or flowing over their lands without a license. This exemption does not apply to club and organizational lakes or lake developments.Persons on active duty in the Armed Forces are considered residents. A person on active duty in the armed forces, who entered the service from Illinois and is an Illinois resident, may fish without a license while on leave.
For more information on fishing licenses, visit www.dnr.state.il.us/fish/licenses.htm
| Boating Information |
To register your boat, you must submit a boat application, required documents and the appropriate fee. Applications are available from Department of Natural Resources offices, boat dealers or online at https://www.link2gov.com/il/reg/boatdefault.asp. If you have any questions regarding registration and titling, call 217/782-2138 (TDD 217/782-9175).
J & J Marina
Marine Drive, Lake Sara, 217-868-5879
Boat rentals, bait, tackle, boat slips, winterizing, food, drinks, and much more.
Sunday through Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sportman's Cove Marina, Inc.
Park Road, Lake Sara, 217-868-2329
Boat rentals, bait & tackle shop, ice, slip rentals (covered and open), large boat launching area, propane tanks filled, launch permits, Effingham Water Authority Stickers, fishing and hunting licenses sold here. Complete boat service and gas, from water or land. Boat hauling by appointment.
Mo. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. - Sun 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ridgerunners Cove Marina
217-868-2329, RR 2, Effingham, IL 62401-9802
| Camping & Parks Information |
The Lake Sara Campgrounds can be contacted at (217) 868-2964.
Anthony Acres Resort
Located on Beautiful Lake Sara. Amenities include cable tv hookups, picnic tables, private decks and grills, private beach, swimming, sundeck, bonfire pit, boat launch ramp, convenience store, bait shop, boat and pontoon rentals, complimentary water permits, washer & dryer, playground, basketball court, shuffle board, horseshoes, game room. 18 and 9 hole golf courses nearby. 15286 Resort Road off Beach Road, Lake Sara, Effingham. For reservations call (217) 868-2950Camp Lakewood
217-342-6233, 1217 W Rickelman Ave, Effingham, ILBliss Park
S. Fifth St., Effingham, 217-342-5304
Cozy city block sized park, play area, picnic grounds, 2 shelters, outdoor basketball court. Large trees, shaded picnic areas, and a fountain accentuate those grounds which were willed to the City of Effingham in 1888.
Daily 7 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.Community Park
East Temple Ave., Effingham, 217-342-4415
This 35 acre park offers 3 lighted baseball/softball diamonds, 4 lighted tennis courts, 3 playground areas, and outdoor ice skating rink, 4 picnic areas, 4 pavilions and an outdoor basketball court.
Daily 5:30 am to 11:30 pmEvergreen Hollow Park
W. Evergreen Ave, Effingham, 217-342-4415
27 acres, site of outdoor aquatics complex, 2 lighted and 1 unlighted baseball/softball diamond, flag football field, 4 lighted tennis courts, playground area, Vita-course, picnic area, 2 pavilions, Tree Walk and 18-hole miniature golf course.
Daily 5:30 am to 11:30 pmHendelmeyer Park
1906 S. Fourth St., Effingham, 217-342-4415
This 18 acre park offers 2 lighted and 1 unlighted baseball/softball diamonds, 4 lighted tennis courts, 2 playground areas, a picnic area, pavilion and Recreation Center.
Daily 5:30 am to 11:30 pm
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