Lake Sara
Beautiful northern style lake with 27 miles of wooded shoreline containing residential lots. Waterskiing, fishing, swimming, motor boating and camping are all available at the lake. Lake Sara is located approximately 3 miles northwest of Effingham along Route 32, Click here for a map of Lake Sara. The Lake Sara Campgrounds can be contacted at (217) 868-2964

Anthony Acres Resort
Located on Lake Sara. Amenities include cable tv hookups, picnic tables, private decks and grills, private beach, swimming, sundeck, bonfire pit, boat launch ramp, convenience store, bait shop, boat and pontoon rentals, complimentary water permits, washer & dryer, playground, basketball court, shuffle board, horseshoes, game room. 18 and 9 hole golf courses nearby. 15286 Resort Road off Beach Road, Lake Sara, Effingham. For reservations call (217) 868-2950

Lake Pauline
Lake Pauline is located on Rickelman Avenue on the northern part of the city. Fishing and camping are available at the lake. Camp Lakewood, a 19 acre campground, is located at the lake and can be contacted at (217) 342 - 2964

Effingham Country Club
18 hole course located west of Effingham near Lake Sara. The Effingham Country Club House number is (217) 347-0423

Cardinal Golf Course
18 hole public golf course located off Route 32 northwest of Effingham. Contact the Cardinal office at (217) 868-2860

Fore-Way Challenge Golf
9 Hole Public Regulation Golf Course located at 25 Lake Sara Road near Lake Sara off of Route 32. For Further Information call (217) 868-5418