LOON

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CAMPING • ILLINOIS

Loon

May 3, 2024

The Loon Lake Camping Area in Illinois is a beautiful spot surrounded by nature. The campground offers stunning views of the lake and nearby forest. There are many nearby attractions to explore, including hiking trails, fishing spots, and a playground for children. The campground offers amenities such as picnic tables, fire pits, and a boat launch. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis with 30 sites available. The best time to visit is during the summer months when temperatures average in the mid-80s. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, and other water activities during this time. In the fall months, the area is known for its beautiful foliage, making it a great spot for hiking and nature walks.

Weather Outlook

16 Day Long Term Forecast

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Seasonal Comparison

Historical Data

Regional Streamflow Levels

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gage Height
BAYOU CREEK NEAR GRAHAMVILLE	5 cfs
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT THEBES	552,000 cfs	32.4 ft
MASSAC CREEK NEAR PADUCAH	3 cfs	2.8 ft
CACHE RIVER AT FORMAN	77 cfs	10.6 ft
LITTLE BAYOU CREEK NEAR GRAHAMVILLE	1 cfs
OHIO RIVER AT METROPOLIS	444,000 cfs	65.7 ft
LITTLE RIVER DITCH NO. 1 NEAR MOREHOUSE	325 cfs	2.6 ft

Fishing Destinations

West Bay Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • White Perch

Puskus Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Rock River

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Rockland Pond

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Choctaw Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye

Ashe Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Steusser Lake

Kelp Bass • Northern Pike

Rafting & Kayaking

BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE YELLOWHOUSE BRANCH CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF DEER PARK, ALABAMA TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Illinois

THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama

BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama

1 MINLE SOUTHWEST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC. 18, T11S, R13E) TO REESVILLE, 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF THE CONFLUENCE WITH SUGAR CREEK
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois

THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi

1 MILE WEST OF ALTO PASS, IL TO 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF CONFLUENCE WITH CLEAR CREEK, WEST OF TRAIL OF TEARS STATE FOREST
Big Muddy Watershed, Mississippi

WALLACE CEMETERY APPROX 2.5 MILES NW OF HEROD, IL TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA JOBS CORP CENTER
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Wisconsin

BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois

RUSSELL CEMETERY, APPROX 1/4 MILE NORTH OF KARBERS RIDGE ROAD TO PROCLAMATION BOUNDARY, 1 MILE NW OF ELIZABETHTOWN,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Kentucky

SOURCE, ABOUT 2 MILES EAST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC 10, T11S, R6E) TO BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP (SE1/4,SEC.16,T12S, R6E)
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois

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