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Smithland Lock
and Dam - Hamletsburg
Off Hwy. 45 south near Brookport
  These are the largest locks of its kind and can handle any size tow that is on the river

 

 Sand Cave - Eddyville
North of Glendale, west of Eddyville
  High bluff area with a large cave the size of a basketball court.  Access to hiking and trail riding.


 
Millstone Bluff- Robbs
Between Robbs and Glendale on Rt. 147 north side of road
  This area is believed to have been occupied by the Mississippi Indians from 1000-1500 A.D. 
New City Park - Golconda, West of Levee on Rt. 146
  This park offers a variety of recreation activities.
Burden Falls - Delwood
4 mi. west of Delwood off Rt. 45
  A beautiful scenic waterfall with available parking and picnic area.
 
Kincaid Mounds - Brookport  6.7 mi. off Rt. 45 at Brookport
  "Templed City on the Ohio" has 19 prehistoric Indian mounds extending one mile north of the road along Avery Lake.

Jackson Hollow - Simpson
North off Rt. 147 at Simpson
  A network of shelter bluffs, caves, waterfalls and sheer cliffs.  Considerable hiking required to view this area. Indian Kitchen - Eddyville
  One of Illinois' 17 natural land marks this stands out as one of the best preserved ancient Indian stone walls in Illinois.


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Festivals, Fairs, and Fun
 

Pope County Deer Festival -
Golconda
  Golconda is the deer capital of Illinois and every year in November (1st Deer Season) the town hosts a 4 day celebration .  Included is a 3 day deer hunt, pit BBQ, crowning of the "Deer Queen", booths, games, and crafts.

Nov 20-22, 2008

4th of July Celebration - Eddyville
  4 days of rides and games and pit BBQ.  Gigantic fireworks display and live entertainment every night of the celebration.

Fireworks July 05, 2008

Nine Day Trail Ride - Eichorn
One Horse Gap off Rt. 34 at Eichorn
  Nine days of camping and riding.  Utilizes the river to river trail.  A must for riding enthusiasts.  Ride begins the last weekend in July and end first weekend in August.

July 26, thru Aug 03, 2008
Fall Festival - Golconda
  This festival celebrated on the courthouse lawn the second Sunday of October features arts & crafts, food booths, entertainment, and a quilt show.

October 12, 2008

 

 Farmers Market
Courthouse Lawn - Golconda
  Area citizens and farmers gather every Saturday of late Spring to early Fall showcasing their prized possessions.  From crafts to billy-goats almost everything is on the market. 

Opens  April 12, 2008


 River to River Relay
Golconda
  Teams of eight runners compete on an 80-mile course.  The race starts at Pine Hills, on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi Valley and ends at the Ohio River in Golconda. 
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Outdoor Recreation

Bear Branch Campground - Delwood
16 mi. south of Harrisburg
  Tent and RV camping

Bell Smith Springs - Delwood
Exit I-24 at Vienna and travel 12 mi. east on Rt. 45 North through Ozark
  Tent and RV camping, Isolated area.  3 acre fish pond.

Burden Falls - Delwood
4 mi. west of Delwood off Rt. 145
  No camping.  Falls about 100 feet from road.


Dixon Springs State Park - Golconda
Rt. 146 - 10 mi. west of Golconda
  Tent and RV camping.  Once a 19th century health spa the 7mineral springs still exist today.

Lake Glendale Recreation Area - Robbs
3 mi. north of Rt. 145 & 146
Junction
  Tent and RV camping.  Handicapped facilities, swimming.  One of the clearest lakes in the state.

Lusk Creek - Golconda
Access off bridge on Eddyville/Golconda Road
  No camping.  Scenic canoeing and swimming.  A must see.


Golconda Marina - Golconda
East off Rt. 146 north of Golconda
  One of the Ohio's finest marinas.  Full docking facilities - rentals - gas - launch on mooring.  On Lusk Creek at the Ohio River basin.

One Horse Gap Lake
North 4 mi. west off Rt. 34 - 2.5 mi. north of Rt. 146
  Tent and RV camping.  Horse trails, hiking, swimming.

   
    
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Restaurants
 

Dari - Barr
Main Street
Golconda
618-683-4878
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The Sweetwater
Bar and Grill
Main Street
Golconda
618-683-9932
Now serving breakfast

Pudgy's Video & Pizza
618-683-4444
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Shawnee Lounge

Rt. 145
Eddyville

Phone 618-672-4790

 Cousin Eddie's
Ice Cream-BBQ-Grill
319 E. Main St.

618-683-4BBQ





 


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Service

Food Mart
Golconda
618-683-7100
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 The Diver Down
Recovery Diving
John (Jarbo) Burns
Rt.2 Golconda
618-683-DIVE

Danny Oshe
Marine & Fiberglass Repair
Rt. 1 Golconda
618-683-BOAT

 

 Coin Laundry
Main Street
Golconda
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EZ Stop
Golconda
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Bumper to Bumper  Parts & Repair
Golconda
 618-683-9191

 

 Duncans Outboard Motor Repair
Rt. 148 N. Golconda
618-683-3541
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 Gas and Go
Golconda
618-683-3482
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Lodging
Walker's Bunkhouse
618-236-1719		 Susan's Glade
618-683-6851		 Shawnee Hollow Lodging
www.shawneehollowlodge.com

 

 Don Riley
618-683-3408
Allens Apartment
618-683-6322

 Berger Farms 
618-683-3841
 www.bergerfarms.com

 Dickeys Lodge
618-683-2820 or 847-7126		 Deer Run Campground
618-683-8410		 Countyline Lodging
618-683-3531 Days
618-285-6688 Evenings
Michaels Motel
618-683-2424		 Lusk Creek Lodge
270-898-3892
Bear Branch Cabins
618-672-4249		  
Ropers Landing Rental
618-683-2234 or 618-683-9006		 Barren Creek Cottages
618-683-4004		 Lake Glendale Stables and Outfitters
618-949-3737		 Golconda Lock & Dam Houses

618-683-6702

 Bay Creek Ranch
618-695-2670
San Damiano Retreat CNT
618-285-3507		 Main Street Bed and Breakfast
618-683-2551
 		 Little Lusk Trail Lodge
618-672-4303		 Rocky Top Lodging
618-638-2219
618-949-3353
www.rtlodging.com		 Bethlehem School Bed and Breakfast
618-524-4922


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Golconda Marina
RR 1 Golconda, IL 62938
618-683-5875
Email: info@golcondamarina.com

Last updated February 23, 2008
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