Weldon Springs State Recreation Area

Weldon Springs State Recreation Area is a 550-acre (220 ha) state park located near Clinton, Illinois. It centers on Salt Creek and the impoundment of a tributary, Weldon Springs, to form Weldon Spring Lake, a reservoir. It is supervised by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

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