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Lake-of-Egypt
is a man-made lake located in the Little Egypt area of southern Illinois. It is approximately six miles south of the city of Marion and 8 miles north of Vienna on Route 45. Considered one of southern Illinois finest fishing lakes, Lake of Egypt covers 2,300 acres of clear, deep water that's also great for boating and water skiing. The lake has 90 miles shoreline with an average depth of 18 feet. The lake is owned by the Southern Illinois Power Cooperative (SIPC), who created the impoundment in 1962, by damming the South fork of the Saline River, to supply cooling water for a coal-burning electric power plant. Lake of Egypt offers Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Striped Bass and Crappie. All size motor boats are allowed on the lake and jet skis are also permitted on most of the lake. There are three, full-service marinas at Lake Egypt. Cabins are found around the lake and camping is available in the Shawnee National Forest at Buck Ridge Campground. The Shawnee National Forest also offers hiking, picnicking, fishing, rock climbing and rappelling, wildlife viewing and is a wonderful example of glacial geology.
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Lake of Egypt Vacation Rentals
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Lake of Egypt Hotels and Resorts
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| Comfort Inn | 2600 W Main | Marion, IL | 7.3 mi. | (618) 993-6221 | | Comfort Suites Marion | 2608 W Main | Marion, IL | 7.3 mi. | (618) 997-9133 | | Holiday Inn Express | 400 Comfort Dr | Marion, IL | 7.3 mi. | (618) 998-1220 | | Best Western Airport Inn | Rt 8 | Marion, IL | 7.4 mi. | (618) 993-3222 | | Econo Lodge | 1806 Bittle Plce | Marion, IL | 7.4 mi. | (618) 993-1644 | | Days Inn Marion | 1802 Bittle PL | Marion, IL | 8.1 mi. | (618) 997-1351 | | Motel 6 | 1008 Halfway Rd | Marion, IL | 8.1 mi. | (618) 993-2631 | | Super 8 Motel Marion | 2601 W Deyoung St | Marion, IL | 8.1 mi. | (618) 993-5577 | | Americas Best Inns | 2700 W Deyoung | Marion, IL | 8.2 mi. | (618) 997-9421 | | Drury Inn Marion | 2706 W Deyoung | Marion, IL | 8.2 mi. | (618) 997-9600 | | Hampton Inn | 2710 W Deyoung St | Marion, IL | 8.2 mi. | (618) 998-9900 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott | 1400 Halfway Rd | Marion, IL | 8.3 mi. | (618) 993-3011 | | Ramada Inn | 801 N Giant City Rd | Carbondale, IL | 12.3 mi. | (618) 351-6611 | | Giant City State Park Lodge And Cabins | | Makanda, IL | 13.7 mi. | (618) 457-4836 | | Limited Inn | 709 E Vine | Vienna, IL | 14.5 mi. | (618) 658-6300 | | Best Inns Of America Carbondale | 1345 E Main | Carbondale, IL | 14.7 mi. | (618) 529-4801 | | Comfort Inn | 1415 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 14.7 mi. | (618) 549-4244 | | Hampton Inn | 2175 Reed Station Pkwy | Carbondale, IL | 14.8 mi. | (618) 549-6900 | | Heritage Motel | 1209 W Main St | Carbondale, IL | 14.8 mi. | (618) 457-4142 | | Holiday Inn | 2300 Reed Station Pkwy | Carbondale, IL | 14.8 mi. | (618) 549-2600 | | Super 8 Motel Carbondale | 1180 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 14.8 mi. | (618) 457-8822 | | Budget Inn Motel Vienna | Rt 146 & I-24 | Vienna, IL | 14.9 mi. | (618) 658-2802 | | Holiday Inn Carbondale | 800 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 15.3 mi. | (618) 529-1100 | | Comfort Inn Carbondale | 141 E Main | Carbondale, IL | 15.7 mi. | (618) 519-4244 | | America's Best Value Inn | 1001 Factory Outlet Blvd | West Frankfort, IL | 18.9 mi. | (618) 932-2171 | | Gray Plaza Motel | 1010 W Main St | West Frankfort, IL | 19.1 mi. | (618) 932-3116 | | Anna Plaza Motel | 150 E Vienna St | Anna, IL | 19.5 mi. | (618) 833-5215 | | Lincoln Motel | 601 E Broad St | Jonesboro, IL | 20.9 mi. | (618) 833-2181 | | Riverside Inn Motel | Rt 5 | Murphysboro, IL | 22.7 mi. | (618) 687-2244 | | Comfort Inn | 100a E Seright St | Harrisburg, IL | 24.1 mi. | (618) 252-2442 | | Super 8 | 100 E Seright St | Harrisburg, IL | 25.0 mi. | (618) 253-8081 | | Uptown Motel | 605 E Poplar St | Harrisburg, IL | 25.1 mi. | (618) 253-7022 | | Days Inn Benton/West City | 711 W Main St (#a) | Benton, IL | 25.8 mi. | (618) 439-3183 | | Super 8 Benton/West City | 711 W Main St (#B) | Benton, IL | 25.8 mi. | (618) 438-8205 | | Americas Best Value Inn | 128 Cheekwood Ln | Ullin, IL | 27.0 mi. | (618) 845-3700 | | Royal Inn | 1010 S Jefferson St | Duquoin, IL | 29.9 mi. | (618) 542-4335 |
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Lake of Egypt Weather & Climate
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The southern tip of Illinois has a humid, continental climate that borders on a humid subtropical climate. The weather varies widely, but the climate is generally one of hot, humid summers and cold winters. The area can receive heavy snowfall and experiences blizzards periodically, although winters in the southern region are more moderate than the northern parts of the state. Average precipitation for southern Illinois exceeds 44 inches per year. Snowfall in this region is usually less than 14 inches. Illinois averages around 50 days of thunderstorm activity per year, which is somewhat above the national average. The state is also vulnerable to tornadoes, with an average of 35 occurring annually.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
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Ocean Temp |
| January |
38°F |
19°F |
3.26 in. |
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| February |
44°F |
22°F |
3.17 in. |
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| March |
54°F |
32°F |
4.45 in. |
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| April |
65°F |
42°F |
4.54 in. |
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| May |
74°F |
51°F |
4.93 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
60°F |
4.32 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
65°F |
3.89 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
62°F |
3.72 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
54°F |
3.13 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
42°F |
3.06 in. |
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| November |
54°F |
33°F |
4.77 in. |
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| December |
42°F |
23°F |
3.72 in. |
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Lake of Egypt Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Williamson County Regional airport (MWA) located about 9 miles northwest of Lake of Egypt in Marion, Illinois, the Southern Illinois airport (MDH) located approximately 19 miles northwest of Lake of Egypt in Carbondale - Murphysboro, Illinois, the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located roughly 40 miles south of Lake of Egypt in Paducah, Kentucky, the Cape Girardeau Regional airport (CGI) located around 43 miles southwest of Lake of Egypt in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the Mt Vernon airport (MVN) located about 48 miles north of Lake of Egypt in Mount Vernon, Illinois, the Perryville Municipal airport (K02) located approximately 52 miles south of Lake of Egypt in Perryville, Missouri, and finally Kyle Oakley Field (CEY) located roughly 73 miles south of Lake of Egypt in Murray, Kentucky.
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Lake of Egypt Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Millsprings Amusement Park | Paducah | KY | 42.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 60.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Green Acres Golf Club | Energy | IL | 10.6 mi. | | | Crab Orchard Golf Club | Carterville | IL | 11.6 mi. | | | Midland Hills Golf Course | Makanda | IL | 13.3 mi. | | | Stone Creek Golf Course | Makanda | IL | 13.3 mi. | | | Janscos Stardust Golf & Country Club | Johnston City | IL | 13.6 mi. | | | Gambit Golf Club | Vienna | IL | 15.3 mi. | | | Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center | Carbondale | IL | 15.3 mi. | | | Franklin County Country Club | West Frankfort | IL | 18.4 mi. | | | Hickory Creek Golf Course | Frankfort | IL | 19.3 mi. | | | Union County Country Club | Anna | IL | 20.5 mi. | | | Shawnee Hills Country Club | Harrisburg | IL | 24.0 mi. | | | Benton Country Club | Benton | IL | 27.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Ferne Clyffe State Park | | IL | 7.3 mi. | | | Giant City State Park | | IL | 12.3 mi. | | | Dixon Springs State Park | | IL | 23.5 mi. | | | Lake Murphysboro State Park | | IL | 25.4 mi. | | | Trail Of Tears State Park | | MO | 31.0 mi. | | | Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park | | IL | 32.9 mi. | | | Pyramid State Park | | IL | 36.3 mi. | | | Fort Massac State Park | | IL | 36.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Quilt Museum | Paducah | KY | 42.3 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Louis Zoological Park | St. Louis | MO | 96.6 mi. | |
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