Christopher Reservoir, Franklin County, Illinois

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     Christopher Old Reservoir Dam is not far at all from Christopher Reservoir, and Izaac Walton Lake is a nearby lake that you could stop by. At Christopher Reservoir during the months of summer highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Christopher Reservoir. The high level of rainfall makes Christopher Reservoir  
   a quite wet place; March is the wettest month with most rain while January is ordinarily the driest month. Days Inn Benton is a fine place to get some rest, and you can run the rapids of Little Grassy Creek.
Yep, outdoors entertaining things to do are really abundant here at Christopher Reservoir. If you came for an overnight stay Bates Campground is a nice site to camp. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a site to stay Americas Best Value Inn - West Frankfort
 
               is a good choice, and Squirrel's Nest is a brilliant local campground. During your tour to Christopher Reservoir you'll meet some folks from Marion-Herrin for sure, and if you get bored of Christopher Reservoir you could also visit nearby Christopher Lake.

 
Americas Best Value Inn - West Frankfort, West Frankfort
9 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...

Days Inn Benton, Benton
10 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...

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Local climate location: DU QUOIN 5 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.985
Longitude: -89.06917

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These outdoors activities are available near Christopher Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Christopher Reservoir:
Americas Best Value Inn - West Frankfort, West Frankfort, 9 miles away
Days Inn Benton, Benton, 10 miles away
Super 8 Benton/West City Area, Benton, 10 miles away
Super 8 Du Quoin, Du Quoin, 11 miles away
Holiday Inn CARBONDALE-CONFERENCE CENTER, Carbondale, 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Christopher Reservoir:
Bates Campground, Sesser, 4 miles away
Squirrel's Nest, Sesser, 6 miles away
Coy and wilma's One Stop, Sesser, 7 miles away
South Marchum Campground, Benton, 9 miles away
 Whitewater Near Christopher Reservoir:
Little Grassy Creek, Williamson CountyCounty, 19 miles away
      Class II-IV - 0.2 miles long (Play Section)
 Lakes Near Christopher Reservoir:
Izaac Walton Lake, Franklin CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Christopher Lake, Franklin CountyCounty, 2 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
10 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...
Camp fire area...
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Shaded RV sites...

Sherwood Camping Resort
15 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....

Little Grassy Lake Campground & Marina
19 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....
...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.

We will be open during the 2009 Shotgun Season. Please call for more information and to place a reservation. Little Grassy Lake Campground & Marina is located at 788 Hidden Bay Lane Makanda, IL (approximately 10 miles south of Carbondale, IL).

For more information call 618. 457...

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