B and A Lake, Franklin County, Illinois

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     Not far from B and A Lake, you'll stumble on Christopher Reservoir which is a pretty lake, and Bates Campground is a great local campground. Through the months of summer highs here at B and A Lake reach the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. Highs throughout the winter are mostly in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at B and A Lake. This lake is so wonderful. While you're here at B and A Lake  
   you will meet lots of people from close by Marion-Herrin, and B and A Lake is a wonderful location to visit for more than one day, Four Seasons Campground is a wonderful location to camp nearby. Dry warm beds await you at Holiday Inn CARBONDALE-CONFERENCE CENTER, and after a long day outdoors Americas Best Value Inn - West Frankfort is a nice spot to spend a night or two.
All the water falling down from the sky makes B and A Lake a wet site; of all the
 
               months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. This is no spot for people who don’t like to enjoy themselves. Lakes? Sure, Lake Helen is in the neighborhood; get yourself into a kayak and hit Little Grassy Creek.

 
Americas Best Value Inn - West Frankfort, West Frankfort
10 miles away
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of West Frankfort, Illinois located just off I-57 at Exit 65. We offer you a clean and friendly environment for your stay in West Frankfort. The inn is located r...

Holiday Inn CARBONDALE-CONFERENCE CENTER, Carbondale
11 miles away
Holiday Inn® Carbondale is Near Southern Illinois University Known to many locals and visitors as the 'Capital of Southern Illinois,' Carbondale features the kind of small town charming atmospher...

Current weather conditions at B and A Lake, Franklin County, Illinois
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Local climate location: DU QUOIN 5 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.93889
Longitude: -89.08694

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These outdoors activities are available near B and A Lake.
 Hotels Near B and A Lake:
Americas Best Value Inn - West Frankfort, West Frankfort, 10 miles away
Holiday Inn CARBONDALE-CONFERENCE CENTER, Carbondale, 11 miles away
Super 8 Du Quoin, Du Quoin, 11 miles away
Hampton Inn Carbondale, Carbondale, 11 miles away
Days Inn Benton, Benton, 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near B and A Lake:
Bates Campground, Sesser, 7 miles away
Four Seasons Campground, Herrin, 8 miles away
Squirrel's Nest, Sesser, 9 miles away
Pyramid Acres Campground, Marion, 9 miles away
 Whitewater Near B and A Lake:
Little Grassy Creek, Williamson CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class II-IV - 0.2 miles long (Play Section)
 Lakes Near B and A Lake:
Christopher Reservoir, Franklin CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Lake Helen, Franklin CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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Squirrel's Nest
Just took a drive thru the Squirrels Nest Campground. The place is beautiful and very well kept up. I talked with the manager who was very nice and had my name put on the waiting list, so hopefully I will get a site there in the near future....The squirrel's nest has improved so much since a new manager has taken over, this is now one of the nicest campgrounds in southern illinois but its very hard to get a site here cause its full and no one wants to leave...

Whittington Woods Campground
13 miles away
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Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom, Showers, Laundry, Nearby Restaurant(s), Nearby Attractions, Fishing, Boating...
- 85 RV hookups, FIRES:Not on the grass, rock only, STORE:We also sell firewood and a selection of RV supplies., GROCERY:Super Wal-Mart about 6 miles, POOL:Newly remodeled and beautiful., SHOWERS:Newly remodeled and beautiful, LAUNDRY:2 new washers, 2 new dryers, ATTRACTIONS:19,000 acre Rend Lake, , bike trails.  Championship golf course, horseback riding...
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Little Grassy Lake Campground & Marina
16 miles away
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Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Showers, Fishing, Boating...
TENT:Waterfront site available, RV:30 amp sites, 16 Full Hook Up, 54 Electric & Water, PETS:Must be registered at Marina and must be on leash., FIRES:Fire ring at each site, STORE:Store hours vary.  Call for current store hours., BOATING:Boat Rentals available.   Pontoon Boats, Jon Boats, Canoes & Kayaks.  10 HP limit on Little Grassy Lake....
...rning campers, boaters, and sportsmen. We offer something for the whole family including full service camping, primitive camping, boat rentals, concessions, and a bait shop. Reservations accepted to reserve boats and campsites.

Pontoon boats, fishing boats, canoes, and kayaks can be rented at Little Grassy Lake Campground & Marina. You don't want to pass up the opportunity to explore the thirty miles of shoreline and embrace the solitude you will find on Little Grassy Lake. The 1200 acre lake is stocked with catfish, crappie, and bass, and offers plentiful opportunities for fishing, paddling, boating, and wildlife observation. Visitors have no choice but to slow down in the relaxing, laid back atmosphere we provide at Little Grassy Lake Campground & Marina.

Amenities include a waterfront camping sites, remodeled bathrooms with HOT showers, dump station, swimming, pets allowed (on leash), monthly educational programs and a renovated concession/bait shop which is stocked with minnows, crickets, camping supplies, cold beverages, food items, ice cream, firewood, & ice.
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Sherwood Camping Resort
17 miles away
As of 9/20/2009 we are fixing up and inproving. We have a new laundry mat. Within the next year or two we are going to try to have a pool in. So come on in and have nice quiet stay....Sherwood Camping Resort is located in a beautifully wooded area on IL Rt 37 North of Ina IL or 7 miles south of Mt. Vernon. The 24 acre park provides a clean secure and great natural environment for relaxing. We have a newly renovated shower house and fishing area. With the stunning nature and varied wildlife you can't help but enjoy your visit to Sherwood Camping Resort....

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