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Lake Sara — Attraction in Illinois

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Lake Sara is an 800 acres reservoir located four miles west of the city of Effingham in Effingham County, Illinois. Lake Sara's attractions include a two marinas, a public beach, two restaurants, various rental properties, and several area golf courses.
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Anthony Acres Resort
15286 Resort Rd, Effingham, IL 62401
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Lake Sara

Summit Township, IL
4.5(51)
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Lake Sara is an 800 acres reservoir located four miles west of the city of Effingham in Effingham County, Illinois. Lake Sara's attractions include a two marinas, a public beach, two restaurants, various rental properties, and several area golf courses.

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Reviews of Lake Sara

4.5
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4.0
6y

Great lake to go fishing & boating. Nice campground on lake, but no pool or playground for kids. Rental properties all around lake. Couple of good bars/restaurants on lake. Getting gas for boat could be tricky. Two marinas on lake, but one has been closed most the season and the other ran out of fuel 4th...

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5.0
2y

It's a very nice lake if you have the chance to go there. If you do, you most likely know somebody who is relatively wealthy because no one poor lives on this lake (but I can't blame the lake for that). But it is pleasant and quiet and relaxing All the things you look for when you want to go to...

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3.0
4y

Don't get me wrong - this is a beautiful lake. However, they do not allow swimming off your boat. For any tourist, it is highly disappointing. The whole point of renting a boat is to cove out in...

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Michael BelfordMichael Belford
What I seen of the lake, it was pretty nice. They had great playground equipment that my wife and I played around on for a bit. It would have been better if I brought fishing gear.
Ryan ThuftedalRyan Thuftedal
Beautiful lake. So very thankful they let us use it for the Polar Plunge, it was so much fun and is for a great cause!
Tiny SparksTiny Sparks
I love to come to the Crossroads Music Festival at Lake Sara Love ❤️ the vibes!!
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What I seen of the lake, it was pretty nice. They had great playground equipment that my wife and I played around on for a bit. It would have been better if I brought fishing gear.
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Beautiful lake. So very thankful they let us use it for the Polar Plunge, it was so much fun and is for a great cause!
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I love to come to the Crossroads Music Festival at Lake Sara Love ❤️ the vibes!!
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