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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...

Mama I'm a Big Girl Now at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Mar 21 @ 7PM

The original Tracy, Penny, and Amber celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Broadway Musical "Hairspray" and share their journey filled with Broadway music and stories!

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The Traveling Salvation Show at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Mar 27 @ 7PM

This up-tempo, rock-oriented tribute to the legendary Neil Diamond will have you dancing and singing along to all of the classic hits.

Read more about The Traveling Salvation Show at the Effingham Performance Center

Fake News: A Tribute to Huey Lewis at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Mar 28 @ 7PM

Come, feel the power at Fake News: A Tribute to Huey Lewis that emphasizes recreating the energy of the band's live performances with the accompaniment of…

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