Recreation in Vandalia, Illinois

Lakes & Marinas

The Vandalia Lake and Marina 618-283-2728
Located four miles northwest of Vandalia
Open Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend, this 660 acre lake has 12 miles of shoreline and features fantastic fishing opportunities, with large mouth bass, channel... more info

Kaskaskia River
Located alongside the city of Vandalia
This large tributary of the Mississippi River, named after the Native American tribe that once lived in the area, stretches 292 miles through southwestern Illinois. A... more info
Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area 618-423-2215
Ramsey Lake Road, Vandalia, IL 62080
Located one mile north of Ramsey, IL
Enjoy picnicking, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and horseback riding in this beautiful recreation area with rolling hills, picturesque woods, and a timbered... more info map

Vandalia Bowl 618-283-9294
2605 Veterans Avenue, Vandalia, IL 62471
Enjoy bowling with your family or friends at this popular local spot. more info map

Indian Springs Golf Club 217-538-2392
21347 Illinois Route 185, Fillmore, IL 62032
A public 18-hole championship course. more info
Ramsey Lake Golf Course 618-423-2261
Ramsey Lake Road, Vandalia, IL 62080
Located in Ramsey, IL
Easy to walk because of its flat terrain, this excellent nine hole course is a great play for golfers of all levels, but especially for beginners. It features bent... more info map
St. Elmo Golf Club 618-829-3390
Route 2, St. Elmo, IL 62458
This scenic nine hole golf course is set in a wooded area and features large Bermuda grass greens and very narrow bent grass fairways. These factors combined with water... more info map
Twin Oaks Golf Club 618-749-5611
21916 State Route 127, Vandalia, IL 62246
Located in Greenville, IL
This small nine hole golf course is a family owned, semi-private course. It features nine well maintained holes with bent grass greens and fairways. Surrounded by... more info map
Vandalia Country Club 618-283-1365
1110 South Eighth Street, Vandalia, IL 62471
This private golf course offers nine holes of golf with bent grass greens and bluegrass fairways. There are many trees lining the plush fairways, and the large greens... more info map

Kecks Marsh 618-425-3740
RR 2 Box 189, Vandalia, IL 62471
Hunt doves, quail, pheasants, ducks, geese, and turkies at Keck's Marsh. Guides with top quality dogs are available, or bring your own dog. You can also bowhunt deer... more info map

Vandalia Public Swimming Pool 618-283-4211
1001 West Fillmore Street, Vandalia, IL 62471
Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, this public pool provides a cool haven on hot summer days. Pool activities include swimming lessons, lifeguard training, aqua... more info map