Access Site
IL
Rend Lake
City: Bonnie, IL
County: Jefferson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.15468000, -88.97401000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rayse Creek near Waltonville, IL
4.8 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
The Bonnie access area provides boat ramp access to Rend Lake, a large recreational lake in southern Illinois. This site is located near the Rend Lake Visitor Center in Jefferson County and serves as a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The access area features a 20-foot accessible fishing dock with a textured aluminum surface that doubles as boat access, making it suitable for various watercraft and paddlers of different abilities.
Rend Lake is a natural recreation destination in the heart of southern Illinois, offering a scenic environment for paddling and fishing. Multiple campgrounds are available nearby, including North Sandusky, South Marcum, and South Sandusky campgrounds, all of which are reservable and located within 10 miles. This makes the Bonnie access site an excellent base for multi-day paddling trips or extended water recreation visits in the region.
Rend Lake is a natural recreation destination in the heart of southern Illinois, offering a scenic environment for paddling and fishing. Multiple campgrounds are available nearby, including North Sandusky, South Marcum, and South Sandusky campgrounds, all of which are reservable and located within 10 miles. This makes the Bonnie access site an excellent base for multi-day paddling trips or extended water recreation visits in the region.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
This recreation area is part of Rend Lake
Nearby Recreation Areas
Rend Lake
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