Buckner Reservoir, Franklin County, Illinois

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     You're in all probability addicted to lakes, Buckner Pond is one of those nearby, and dry warm beds await you at Super 8 Benton/West City Area. If you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Little Grassy Creek. For the duration of the summertime months at Buckner Reservoir temperatures are mostly in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. Highs during the winter are typically in the  
   30's with temperatures at Buckner Reservoir dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. The high level of rainfall makes Buckner Reservoir a quite wet location; most of the rain falls through March; January is the month with the least moisture.
A splendid location to camp here at Buckner Reservoir is Bates Campground, and Buckner Reservoir Dam is a picturesque spot, absolutely worth going to. Andy Creek is a tremendous local stream; the sight of Turkey
 
               Knob is pretty. Whohoo, so much cool stuff in one place! Buckner Reservoir is unbeatable! Why not camp at Coy and wilma's One Stop if you're here at Buckner Reservoir, and you're sure to come across some good folks from Marion-Herrin here.
This lake is so wonderful. This is a good region for people who like lakes. Beaver Lake is a lake around here, and after a long day outdoors Days Inn Benton is a pleasant place to spend a night or two.

 
Days Inn Benton, Benton
5 miles away
Benton Days Inn is ideally located to shopping, arts, crafts, and many local businesses. We are just 7 miles from Rend Lake (20,000 sq. mi.) and halfway between Marion & Mt. Vernon on I-57. We are jus...

Super 8 Benton/West City Area, Benton
6 miles away
* The Super 8 of Benton is located in the county seat of Franklin County. We are close to many historical and recreational areas. The Du Quion Fairground, Rend Lake and the Fitzgerrell State Recreati...

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Local climate location: DU QUOIN 10 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.97528
Longitude: -89.00528

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These outdoors activities are available near Buckner Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Buckner Reservoir:
Days Inn Benton, Benton, 5 miles away
Super 8 Benton/West City Area, Benton, 6 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn - West Frankfort, West Frankfort, 6 miles away
Super 8 Marion, Marion, 13 miles away
Hampton Inn Marion, Marion, 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Buckner Reservoir:
Bates Campground, Sesser, 5 miles away
Coy and wilma's One Stop, Sesser, 5 miles away
South Marchum Campground, Benton, 6 miles away
Benton Koa Kampground, Benton, 6 miles away
 Whitewater Near Buckner Reservoir:
Little Grassy Creek, Williamson CountyCounty, 20 miles away
      Class II-IV - 0.2 miles long (Play Section)
 Lakes Near Buckner Reservoir:
Buckner Pond, Franklin CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Beaver Lake, Franklin CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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