Illinois · Lake fishing · Near Goreville

Lake of Egypt

Mar–Apr, Jun
best months

Is Lake of Egypt open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shawnee National Forest. It doesn't name Lake of Egypt, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shawnee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Lake of Egypt is a 2,129-acre lake in Illinois, at about 499 feet.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Lake Of Egypt - Buck Ridge Camping Area

    Campground

    Campground · 2.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 4 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Water Fall

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Lake of Egypt

    Best months: March–April, June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 23°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 26°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 34°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 44°

      12 wet

    5. May

      77° / 55°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 64°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 68°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 65°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 56°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 44°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 35°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 27°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Carbondale Sewage Plt, IL, 16.5 mi away at 390 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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