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Lake Sara

Routes 32-33 North, Effingham, IL 62401

Boating

Lake Sara offers tons of fun activities, including boating, kayaking, tubing and more. Enjoy a beautiful view from one of the restaurants on the lake. Camping and supply stores for all your lake-day needs are available.

A quiet cove at dawn, where the only sound is the whir of a casting reel and the gentle splash of the fly hitting the water’s surface... that’s Lake Sara. A sunny afternoon slalom skiing behind a powerboat or running along the beach... that’s Lake Sara. A family picnic in the grass at water’s edge or a family reunion, with fried chicken and the works, under one of the pavilions... that’s Lake Sara. Lake Sara is an 800-acre recreational lake nestled into a wooded shoreline, encircled by a winding road. Spend a day, a week, or a season on the shores of Lake Sara. Lake Sara has something for everyone in every season of the year.

What's happening nearby...

Downtown Movie Night

Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum •  Jun 20 @ 8:30PM

Enjoy a screening of The Little Rascals under the stars at Downtown Movie Night! Bring chairs, blankets, and loved ones. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Concessions…

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Funfest for Air-Cooled VWs

Mid America Motorworks •  Jun 20 – Jun 21

Enjoy a weekend in Effingham featuring classic vehicles, scenic tours, food, and family fun. Join the Fun Run, camp out, and catch a movie with the…

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Moccasin Creek Festival

The Stage at Lake Sara •  Jun 19 – Jun 22

Moccasin Creek Festival is a 4-day Americana music fest at Lake Sara near Effingham, IL. Enjoy folk, bluegrass & more, with camping, kids’ activities, food, a…

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