Dale Miller Youth
Campground · Illinois · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- 99 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 200
- People per site
- 423 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
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).
Facilities
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.
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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 99 ft
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: DALE MILLER YOUTH
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.
1 campsite at Dale Miller Youth
Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DALE MILLER YOUTH | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 99 ft | 200 | 🐾 |
Getting there
38.03528, -88.94250 · 38°2'7.0"N 88°56'33.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 44 | 55 | 67 | 76 | 85 | 88 | 87 | 81 | 68 | 55 | 44 |
| Low °F | 25 | 28 | 37 | 46 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 58 | 47 | 37 | 28 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Dale Miller Youth
- Can you reserve a site at Dale Miller Youth?
- Yes, Dale Miller Youth is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Dale Miller Youth have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Dale Miller Youth?
- 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Dale Miller Youth?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Dale Miller Youth.
- Does Dale Miller Youth have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Dale Miller Youth?
- Campfires are allowed at Dale Miller Youth. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Dale Miller Youth
- South Marcum Campground 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Marcum Day Use 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spillway Group Area 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Marcum Day Use Area 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dam West Area (Day-Use) 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Sandusky Day Use 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gun Creek 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Sandusky Campground 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shagbark Group Area 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Sandusky Day-Use 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Sandusky Campground 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion 28.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 618-724-2493
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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