Alexandria State Recreation Area
Overview
Alexandria is a small recreation area encompassing 55 acres of land with two lakes totalling 46 acres of water. The area is fairly level with mature trees offering fishing, picnic shelters and campsites. Western history buffs will want to visit Rock Creek Station State Historical Park which is located approximately 22 miles from Alexandria State Recreation Area. It is at Rock Creek Station SHP that "Wild Bill" Hickok began his notorious career.
Activities
Boating
There is electric motor, non-powered boating allowed in the lake. No boat ramps available.
Bicycling
Cyclists are welcome to explore the paved roads encircling the park's boundaries.
Camping
Alexandria State Recreation Area offers primitive camping with some sites having 30-amp electrical hook-ups.
Fishing
Anglers can fish from shore or via boat on the lake's forty-six acres.
Picnicking
Pack a lunch and enjoy a tranquil picnic overlooking the lake. Picnic tables and shelters are available at the park.
RVing
Forty-six sites in the campground offer 30-amp electrical hook-ups.
Water Sports
Visitors to the park can swim, kayak, or canoe in the lake.
Park Partners
Beach Cafe
Beach cafe offers groceries (food items), hot meals, ice cream, candy and bait
Directions
Driving
From Fairbury Go west on State Highway #136 to State Highway #53. Go north on #53 until you get to the town of Alexandria. Turn east (right) on the blacktop recreation road, go three miles. Turn south (right again) and go one mile to the park entrance. From State Highway # 4 You may simply drop south on #53 and go to Alexandria. Turn east on the blacktop recreation road for 3 miles, turn south for one mile.
Phone Numbers
Primary
(402) 729-5777Links
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