State Park · Illinois, United States
Argyle Lake State Park
Argyle Lake State Park is a state park in Illinois, United States, covering 688 acres (278 ha), established in 1948.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | McDonough, Illinois, United States |
| Area | 688 acres (278 ha) |
| Established | 1948 |
| Coordinates | 40.4553° N, 90.7889° W |
| Managed by | Illinois state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Argyle Lake State Park
Argyle Lake State Park is an Illinois state park located in Colchester, Illinois. The 1,700-acre (688 ha) park is home to the 93-acre (38 ha) Argyle Lake and 5 miles (8 km) of hiking trails and wooded campsites. The land for the state park was purchased by the state in 1948 from local farmers. Argyle Lake, an artificial lake, was later created by damming a nearby water source. The area now occupied by the lake was once the home of "Argyle Hollow," part of the 19th century stagecoach route between Galena and Beardstown. The region was a source of coal, clay and limestone.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 120.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Argyle Lake State Park?
Argyle Lake State Park is in Illinois, United States (40.4553° N, 90.7889° W).
When was Argyle Lake State Park established?
Argyle Lake State Park was established in 1948, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Argyle Lake State Park?
Argyle Lake State Park covers 688 acres (278 ha).
Does Argyle Lake State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Argyle Lake State Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_Illinois — Wikipedia list of Illinois state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argyle_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).