Turner Lake Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 467'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/10/09 06:48 PM
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2 mi. East of Spring Grove. Located in Chain O'Lakes - State Park. There is no charge to launch boats at the park, nor is there any horsepower limitations on boats using any of the Chain O' Lakes. Electric trolling motors only are allowed on boats on Turner Lake, a 44 acre lake in the park. A user fee is required for all boats using the Chain O Lakes charged by the Fox Waterway Agency. Stickers are available at the park concession stand/boat launch. The park features seven picnic areas with tables, water fountains, grills and toilets. Oak Grove, Maple Grove and Oak Point have playground equipment. Oak Pont, Deer path, Oak Grove and Catfish Cove have picnic shelters. Reservations and a $25 fee are required for shelters. Groups of 25 or more must secure advanced written permission for picnics from the Park Office. The park has Class A-Premium areas (Honey Suckle Hollow and Fox Den) with a total of 151 sites for $20 each per night; three Class B-Premium camp areas (Turner Lake South, Prairie View and Mud Lake East) with a combined total of 87 sites for $12 each per night; and we have one youth group camp area (Mud Lake West) for 150 youths, fee $2 per person minimum $20 per night. Maximum stay for campsites is 14 nights in a 30 day period. A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) acquiring a permit must have a camp shelter and set up at the time of registration. All campers must have a permit and also bring their own firewood, no one is allowed to pick up wood in the park. Alcohol is prohibited in the campgrounds. Three cabins consisting of two bunk beds and a double bed, can be rented for $45 per night (which inlcudes a $5 non-refundable reservation fee). Equipment provided: electric, table & six chairs, picnic table, cooking/fire grill,dust pan, broom and fire extinguisher. No restroom facilities are provided in cabin. Dogs and other pets are not allowed at cabin site. Chain O Lakes State Park is open every day except Christmas. Summer hours, April 1 through October 31, are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. During the winter the park is open from 8 a.m. until sunset. The park is closed for all activities except hunting from the beginning of November through mid-December. Hunting is by registration only.