Lake Clinton, IL Reunion

Since I'm skunked for Lake George this year, I'd like to start the conversation for the Sept reunion in southern IL. Lets start by floating dates and locations. Todd, Alan, Stang, Moj', Rob, Joel, HW, CQ, and many more....?

I'd like to suggest Sept 11th - 13th.

I'll put my vote in for Clinton. I'm done with Shelby. Way easier drive, heated lake- can't beat it!

Count the two of us in.

We decided last year that Shelbyville's not even on the table this year so it's just the date we need to work out. Sept 11-13 works for us.

And of course it's open to anyone, the more the merrier.

RainDog wrote: Great! I changed the title of the thread. What are the options for camping, camper rental, hotels, etc?

We'll be camping there this weekend Steve so I'll try to get some updated info on hotels but we may be better off waiting for Todd to get back from Minn. He's really got more info on the area than me but I'll see what I can dig up.

The Days Inn is a ***************hole, bring your own sheets. You will like camping again after staying there.

After Labor Day you can pretty much drive in and pick your spot, no worries.

The campground is called the Mascoutin Recreational Area and is managed by the Il DNR. Here is a link for information. Yes, it does have showers. They used to not accept reservations, but I have heard that has changed.

http://dnr.state.il.us/LANDS/landmgt/PARKS/R3/Clinton.htm

Sam B. It is Mascoutin Campground Scroll down the link and there's info about camping. very nice showers and like HW said no need to worry about a spot after labor day.



Edit...Looks like we're all posting the same info within minutes

C-Bass,

The Nuke dump hot water into the lake. During the summer, the section of the lake where the water is dumped will exceed 100 degrees. From the outlet to the dam, the temperature will gradually decrease, but we are still talking water that is usually over 80 degrees.

Dang, 100°! That's hot tub water. Way too hot to be refreshing though. But that's really nice for those later months when other lakes start getting too cold.

Skicat, I often wonder why I haven't moved down to Tennessee yet. Probably has to do with being that far away from the rest of the family, but the wife and I sure love it down that way.

It is nearly the only weekend I have free, so I thought I'd throw it out there and see if it works for others. I'll get it on the calendar, in ink, ASAP. Yr right though, a hex is certain.

Skiing all day...you saying I ain't got leg? Didn't you hear of the marathon set I laid down behind Alan's boat last Monday?

Ok, ok...fair enough. But I'm sure Nutty and I will find something to do in 80 degree water as I recover.

I could do labor day weekend, that makes sense, but I'm in for either date. I've never been to this lake but the heated water sounds crazy. (I'm thinking radiation or no radiation, who cares its 80 degree water)

October is not much of a option for me/us. Even these dates in September will be hit and miss. Harvest is gearing up and there are a few squirrely farmers who will be running in the fields. I will be on call the whole weekend. So lets stick to raindogs dates and just stick to them. The morning skiing will be spectacular until 11 or so. Brew sippin' the rest of the day.

As for hotels, you will need to go back to either Bloomington or Champaign. It is a 30 mile drive but that is where the hotels are. LeRoy doesn't have anything. Mahomet does have a older hotel, but don't know what the accomodations are like. Clinton does have hotels but I have not idea what they are. Lovely thing about the web!

I know we will be camping. The grounds are nice and the facilities are very good. There is no RV rentals in the area so that isn't a option as far as I know.

We will be leaving for Minnesota tonight, but hopefully this answers some questions. Just give a shout if you want to talk on the phone. 217-202-5946.

Later!

Unfortunately these central IL trips are tough on those of us who have toddlers or infants because hotels are sparse/crappy/far away. Maybe we can have the grandparents babysit this weekend. If not, we'll have to get a haz mat team into that Days Inn.