Cedar Lake
Cedar Creek Rd., Carbondale, IL 62901
Canoeing & Kayaking
Cedar Lake is a 1,750-acre reservoir in southern Illinois, created by the damming of Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Big Muddy River, in 1974. The lake is located in Jackson County, southwest of Carbondale, Illinois.
Located in the Shawnee National Forest, this 1,750 acre lake has 40 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 60 feet, and 10hp limit on boat motors.
What's happening nearby...
Southern Illinois University Homecoming
Oct 07 – Oct 12 @ 2PM
Join us for a week of fun and excitement as we paint the town maroon with our Saluki strong pride.
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McLeod Theater- The Lightning Thief
Oct 10 – Oct 13
The SIU School of Theater and Dance and The School of Music are presenting The Lightning Thief.
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Carbondale Halloween & Great Pumpkin Race
Mill Street Underpass • Oct 26 @ 2PM
Halloween officially returns to Carbondale for a week full of frightening fun, thrilling events, and spine-tingling music for the whole family!
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