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Do stop by Pounds Lake while you're in this part of Illinois. This lake is so wonderful. You'll meet a lot of folks from Harrisburg here. Pounds Lake commonly gets much precipitation; through May this area sees the most rain; January is the month with the least moisture. A great location for whitewater paddling next to Pounds Lake is Lusk Creek, and going for a hike on the Shore to Shore Horse Trail is always a brilliant adventure.
During the summer months
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spot to explore while in the neighborhood; close by you find the Beaver Trail which is a glorious hiking trail.
The scenery at Pounds Hollow Dam in the vicinity of Pounds Lake is delightful, as expected you could also have a look
at Eagle Number 1 Fresh Water Lake while you're here; it's not far at all. You definitely must adore Pounds Lake. If you need a spot to stay Comfort Inn Harrisburg is a delightful choice, and you can go for a hike on the River to
River Trail. After a long day outdoors Super 8 Motel - Harrisburg is a wonderful place to spend a night or two. There's so much to do here at Pounds Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Pine Ridge Campground is a good site for that.
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Super 8 Motel - Harrisburg, Harrisburg
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19 miles away
The award winning Pride of Super 8 Harrisburg is conveniently located off Interstate 45, just seven miles from Southeastern Illinois College. This Harrisburg motel is close to a variety of area attrac...
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Comfort Inn Harrisburg, Harrisburg
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19 miles away
Free deluxe continental breakfast serving boiled eggs, donuts, waffles, bagels, breads, oatmeal, juice, coffee and tea. Indoor heated pool. King rooms with large desk, 27 inch television with cable ch...
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Current weather conditions at Pounds Lake, Gallatin County, Illinois
Local climate location: HARRISBURG 10 miles away
        
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.62167
Longitude: -88.27139
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Lusk Creek, Pope County CountyCounty, 19 miles away
Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Lusk Creek Canyon) |
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