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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...

The Texas Tenors at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Dec 12 @ 7PM

Enjoy a concert from The Texas Tenors as they sing seasonal favorites like "O Holy Night" and "Joy to the World" as well as crowd-pleasing original…

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Christmas with Elvis at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Dec 20 @ 7PM

Join Scott Wattles and The Blue Suede Crew for an unforgettable evening of holiday entertainment featuring the music of Elvis Presley!

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Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Jan 23 @ 7PM

Join Matt Dusk for an evening celebrating one of music's most elegant eras as he pays homage to his hero, Frank Sinatra.

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