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Lake Sara

Routes 32-33 North, Effingham, IL 62401

Boating

Lake Sara offers tons of fun activities, including boating, kayaking, tubing and more. Enjoy a beautiful view from one of the restaurants on the lake. Camping and supply stores for all your lake-day needs are available.

A quiet cove at dawn, where the only sound is the whir of a casting reel and the gentle splash of the fly hitting the water’s surface... that’s Lake Sara. A sunny afternoon slalom skiing behind a powerboat or running along the beach... that’s Lake Sara. A family picnic in the grass at water’s edge or a family reunion, with fried chicken and the works, under one of the pavilions... that’s Lake Sara. Lake Sara is an 800-acre recreational lake nestled into a wooded shoreline, encircled by a winding road. Spend a day, a week, or a season on the shores of Lake Sara. Lake Sara has something for everyone in every season of the year.

What's happening nearby...

Rodney Carrington at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Jan 31 @ 7PM

Rodney Carrington brings his one-of-a-kind mix of stand-up and country music to the stage with bold humor and hilarious songs. From Netflix specials to chart-topping albums,…

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Hee Haw Honey Reunion at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Feb 06 @ 7PM

The cast of Hee Haw invites you to celebrate the magic and mayhem of the longest running country variety show in the history of television! It's…

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Mike Super at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Feb 07 @ 7PM

Join "America's Favorite Mystifier" as he brings mind-blowing illusions combined with the hilarity of a headline comedian to the Effingham Performance Center stage!

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