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Camping At Vandalia Lake

Vandalia Lake provides high quality camping facilities for overnight camping. The campground includes sites with electric outlets, modern shower with flush toilets, and a dump station for recreational vehicles. Campgrounds are open from Memorial weekend through last weekend in September.

Camping Fees

$12.00 per night
Dump Station - Campers Are Free, Non Campers - $5.00





Swimming At Vandalia Lake

Swimming is also available at Jaycees Beach which features a large sloping sand beach, plus a modern beach house and showers. Lifeguards are on duty.

Beach Hours

Monday through Friday - 12:00 noon - 5:45pm
Saturday - 10:00am - 6:45pm
Sunday - 11:00am - 5:45pm


Fee To Swim

Adults And Children - $2.00




Picnicing At Vandalia Lake

There are three large pavilions, also shaded tables throughout the camping area. Playground equipment is located near the Vandalia Lions Pavilion and also at Jaycee Beach. For group outings and pavilion reservations contact Vandalia City Hall at (618)-283-1196.



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