Dam West Area (Day-Use)
Benton, Illinois · 420 ft · In Rend Lake
Photos: USACE
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 420 ft (128 m)420 ft128 m
Sites1
Dam West Area (Day-Use) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
Dam West Day Use Area— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.
Recreation
Within the area, visitors can access the Rend Lake Bike Trail—over 20 miles of paved pathways that guide riders through scenic woodlands and across views of Rend Lake and the Big Muddy River. The area offers abundant opportunities for boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and general outdoor exploration. Additional recreation features around Rend Lake include an archery complex with a 3D trail and elevated shooting platform, a dog park with a swimming feature, and two public swimming beaches (including the pet-friendly North Marcum Beach).
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Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Dam West Area (Day-Use): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 82% chance of rain81°67°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 71% chance of rain86°54°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 42% chance of rain62°40°
- SatSunny62°39°
- SunSunny70°47°
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Location and contact
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