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Cedar Lake

Cedar Creek Rd., Carbondale, IL 62901

Canoeing & Kayaking

Cedar Lake is a 1,750-acre reservoir in southern Illinois, created by the damming of Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Big Muddy River, in 1974. The lake is located in Jackson County, southwest of Carbondale, Illinois.

Located in the Shawnee National Forest, this 1,750 acre lake has 40 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 60 feet, and 10hp limit on boat motors.

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Off the Rails Concert Series - Carbondale

Oct 02 @ 6PM

Concerts in the heart of downtown Carbondale, on the Robbie Stokes Memorial Stage at the New Era Events Plaza (200 S. Washington Street), marking a new…

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Southern Illinois University Homecoming - "Decades of the Dawg: 75 Years of Saluki Pride"

Oct 12 – Oct 17 @ 2PM

Join us for a week of fun and excitement as we paint the town maroon with our Saluki strong pride.

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SIU Homecoming Street Music Festival - Carbondale

Oct 16

The City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University shut down The Strip for an all-night celebration on Friday, October 16. Join the fun!

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