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Argyle Lake State Park

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Argyle Lake State Park is an Illinois state park located in Colchester, Illinois. The 1700acre park is home to the 93acre Argyle Lake and 5mi 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. While many of the brick works, clay and pottery operations have since closed, some limestone quarries in the area are still in operation today. There have been numerous Bigfoot sightings at the lake in recent years.

Address: 640 Argyle Park Rd, Colchester, IL 62326, USA
Phone: (309) 776-3422
State: Illinois
City: Colchester
Zip Code: 62326


Opening Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Reviews
It was so much better when I was a kid. As a licensed insurance agent, I understand the difficulties that made them have to take out the petting zoo and the in-ground trampoline in the marvelous wooden rubber Fort that was just kick ass. That said, my nine-year-old son and I had a fantastic hike today near the water line and we found interesting fungus formations puffball and shelf varieties as well as traces of where raccoons have been eating fish and clams. They also happen to have the maple syrup Festival on but once you've gone to it one year you're good for a few I think. My two cents anyway.
7 years ago (03-03-2018)
Quality trails and an beautiful park. It's best to hike in the winter or when weeds wouldn't normally be up since the park doesn't have the funds/staff to properly maintain trails to keep them weed free.
7 years ago (30-01-2018)
Beautiful park ! W a great little resteraunt open mid April thru mid October. (Shanty Shack)
7 years ago (13-02-2018)
Closed for hunting season right now, but very nice when it's open.
8 years ago (03-12-2017)
There is a lot of awesome history in this area. The State Park is a perfect place to relax and reflect. So peacefull!
8 years ago (16-08-2017)
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