Dale Miller Youth
Dale Miller Youth is located on the south-eastern shore of Rend Lake— 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.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | 200 / 50 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Dale Miller Youth Campground has five cabins with open floorplans to accomodate air mattresses or other sleeping equipment. There are also nine (9) RV campsites and several tent sites available, bringing the total capacity to 200 guests. A large enclosed picnic shelter with electricity, tables, a fireplace and grill is provided, along with a private beach, playground, baseball field, basketball court, and tennis court.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Route 14. After 3 miles turn right on Rend City Road, then right again on Main Dam Road. Continue 3 miles to the camp entrance on the left.
| Nearest town | Benton, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 38.0353° N, 88.9425° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 8.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Gander Outdoors ↗ | 19.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 5.2 miJackie Branch Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 7.8 miTurnip Patch Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
Shawnee National Forest begins about 14.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14.7 miShawnee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 930,027 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The fields, forests, and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Woodland areas are made up of hickory, oak, and beautiful maples providing habitat to white-tail deer, turkeys, racoons, and many more native species. The shorelines are an excellent viewing area for waterfowl, shorebirds, and bank fishing the known crappie population.
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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dale Miller Youth?
Sites at Dale Miller Youth are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Dale Miller Youth?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Dale Miller Youth have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Dale Miller Youth?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Dale Miller Youth have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Dale Miller Youth?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dale Miller Youth. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Dale Miller Youth?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Dale Miller Youth?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Dale Miller Youth?
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 Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Dale Miller Youth?
Benton, Illinois.
Source: Getting there
What if Dale Miller Youth is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are South Marcum Campground (0.2 mi), Gun Creek (3.1 mi), and South Sandusky Campground (3.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby