Eldon Hazlet Picnic Areas

Eight picnic areas are available in the park, all of which are located near the lake. Tables and grills are provided at all of the picnic areas, and five of the areas have electricity-equipped shelters that can be reserved either by mail or in-person. The largest is a 40-by-80-foot shelter located at the Olympic Festival Day Use Area. A fee is required to reserve shelters.

Directions

From Mt. Vernon, take Interstate 64 east 25 miles and go north on Highway 127 for 16 miles to Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area.

From Effingham, take Interstate 57 south 41 miles to Highway 50 and go west 16 miles to Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area.

From St. Louis, take Interstate 70 east 52 miles to exit 52 and go south 11 miles to Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area.