Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. Hotels near Springfield, Illinois: Howard Johnson Inn - Springfield Suites, Springfield .8 miles away Homestyle Inn and Suites, Springfield .9 miles away The State House Inn a Clarion Collection Hotel, Springfield 1 miles away Hilton Springfield, Springfield 1.5 miles away President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield 1.5 miles away Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center, Springfield 3.1 miles away Super 8 Springfield South, Springfield 3.4 miles away Springfield Travelodge, Springfield 3.5 miles away Red Roof Inn Springfield, Springfield 3.6 miles away Comfort Inn Springfield, Springfield 4.1 miles away Staybridge Suites SPRINGFIELD-SOUTH, Springfield 4.2 miles away Hampton Inn Suites SpringfieldSouthwest, Springfield 4.2 miles away Sleep Inn Springfield, Springfield 4.2 miles away Fairfield Inn Springfield, Springfield 4.3 miles away Courtyard Springfield, Springfield 4.3 miles away Super 8 Springfield East, Springfield 4.4 miles away Candlewood Suites SPRINGFIELD, Springfield 4.5 miles away Microtel Inn And Suites Springfield, Springfield 4.6 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different. Leisure Lakes Leisure lake is a wondeerful place takin care of the fish in the lakes. The staff is very nice. My wife and I went on 6/19/09 and caught fish. Good luck fishing....I been fishing leisures lakes my entire life I'm  37 now and have always caught my limits on catfish. My entire family makes trips to the ponds. My biggest fish so far is a 30lb flathead, still hoping for all the 50plus pounds ones I have seen put in the ponds over the last 20 years and the good part is over 20lbs get put back in the ponds so everyone has a good chance to get the big one, most of what I catch is 3 to 8 lb. channel and flathead catfish. If you're looking for a great spot for a family fishing day, this is a place. You will always love. I hope it stays open for many more years to come. I look forward to taking my son there when he is old enough to fish. At least for now my son being 8 months old he gets to watch for now lol.... Hidden Valley 95 miles away I lived near Hidden Valley when I was young and we used to go there sometimes. I think it was pretty good.... Campgrounds near Springfield, Illinois:    Best RV Park and Campground, Springfield, 2 miles away    Mr Lincoln's Campground RV, Springfield, 4 miles away    Holiday RV Center, Chatham, 7 miles away    Rochester KOA Kampground, Rochester, 9 miles away    Springfield KOA, Rochester, 10 miles away    Deer Park Camp Ground, Tallula, 13 miles away    Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site Campground, Petersburg, 15 miles away    Deer Run Campground, Christian County, 16 miles away    Rockin' Horse Campground, Middletown, 16 miles away    Hickory Point Campground, Christian County, 17 miles away Paddling Rivers Near Springfield, Illinois:    Sangamon, MenardCounty, 16 miles away        Class III - 0.1 miles long (Playspot in Petersburg) Ski Areas Near Springfield, Illinois:    Hidden Valley, Missouri, 96 miles away        250 vertical feet I lived near Hidden Valley when I was young and we used to go there sometimes. I... Golf Courses Near Springfield, Illinois:    Long Bridge Golf Course, Springfield, 3 miles away    Springfield Park District Bergen Park Golf Course, Springfield, 5 miles away    Rail Golf Club, Sherman, 5 miles away    Panther Creek Country Club, Springfield, 5 miles away    Brookhills Golf Club, Springfield, 6 miles away    Piper Glen Golf Club, Springfield, 6 miles away Lakes Near Springfield, Illinois:    Horseshoe Lake, Sangamon CountyCounty, 4 miles away    Wiggins Slough, Sangamon CountyCounty, 4 miles away    Camping Gear Info Go to Illinois Index