Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center

Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center Welcome to the official Rend Lake page! Home of the Rend Lake Visitor Center and over 20,000 acres of public land managed by the U.S.
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Army Corps of Engineers. For more information call 618-724-2493! For campground reservations: recreation.gov.

Bob Tarter with Animalogy returns to the Rend Lake Visitor Center on September 5 at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. with stran...
08/31/2026

Bob Tarter with Animalogy returns to the Rend Lake Visitor Center on September 5 at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. with strange but amazing animals from across the globe! Seating is limited and available on a first come first serve basis.

Mark your calendars for a mindfulness walk with certified Forest Therapy Guide Emily Webb! Designed for children 8 and o...
08/28/2026

Mark your calendars for a mindfulness walk with certified Forest Therapy Guide Emily Webb! Designed for children 8 and older, the walk will focus on connecting with little things in our big world!

Our favorite educator from the Science Center of Southern Illinois will amaze you with a series of tricks that seem like...
08/24/2026

Our favorite educator from the Science Center of Southern Illinois will amaze you with a series of tricks that seem like magic - but are SCIENCE this Saturday August 29! Wow Science will be offered at 10 a.m. and noon.

Don't forget to join Park Rangers this Saturday for special night swim at South Sandusky Beach! 🌝
08/20/2026

Don't forget to join Park Rangers this Saturday for special night swim at South Sandusky Beach! 🌝

Interested in enjoying South Sandusky Beach after dark? 🌠Join Park Rangers for an illuminated GLOW SWIM on August 22 fro...
08/16/2026

Interested in enjoying South Sandusky Beach after dark? 🌠Join Park Rangers for an illuminated GLOW SWIM on August 22 from 9-10 p.m. South Sandusky Beach hours will be expanded for this first-time after-hours swim! Life jackets are required and will be available on-site to borrow for free. Glow sticks, face painting, music, Bobber the Water safety Dog, games, and more!🌠 South Sandusky Beach gates will remain open past the normal closing time of sunset to accomodate the event.

08/13/2026

The boil water order in Gun Creek has been lifted.

💫Take a ride through the solar system with legendary interpreter, Steve Gariepy with the SIU STEM Education Research Cen...
08/12/2026

💫Take a ride through the solar system with legendary interpreter, Steve Gariepy with the SIU STEM Education Research Center this Saturday at the Rend Lake Visitor Center.🪐 This program will be outdoors so please bring a lawn chair/blanket for seating. Programs offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

08/11/2026

📣Water Service has been restored at Gun Creek Campground. A boil order will be in place until further notice.

08/11/2026

GUN CREEK WATER OUTAGE UPDATE:
▪️Portable toilets are being delivered this afternoon
▪️Restrooms are available at Gun Creek Day Use and Boat Ramp
▪️Registered campers may utilize showers and dump stations at North Sandusky, South Sandusky, and South Marcum Campgrounds

We apologize for this inconvenience. Crews at working to fix the water line break and provide updates.

Gun Creek Campground will be without water service due to a major water line leak. This service disruption includes all ...
08/11/2026

Gun Creek Campground will be without water service due to a major water line leak. This service disruption includes all campsites, showerhouses, and potable water spigots in Gun Creek Campground. Water service restoration is not known at this time - August 10, 9 p.m.

Address

11981 Rend City Road
Benton, IL
62812

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16187242493

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