Pyramid State Recreation Area

Covering about 18,936 acres, Pyramid State Recreation Area lies in Perry County, about 10 miles west of Du Quoin.

Camping Tent and trailer camping are permitted at designated camping areas only at Pyramid SRA. There are three Class C camping areas, Class D hike-in campsites, a small equestrian camp and a youth group camping area. Water and a trailer dump station are available near the site office. There are no electrical hookups in the camping areas.

Trails There are 16.5 miles of foot, horse and mountain bike trails. All trails are closed November 1st - April 15th.

Boating Canoeing is popular at Pyramid SRA because of the rough terrain, and boats all boat traffic is limited to NO WAKE while operating. Boat launches are available at some of the larger lakes.

Fishing Anglers will find that largemouth bass and bluegill are the predominant species. Lost Lake (a hike-in lake) and some of the other lakes contain a hybrid of green sunfish/bluegill. Redear and channel catfish are present in some lakes.

A state fishing license is usually required.

​Accessibility at Pyramid: • Parking - The parking lots at Pyramid are oil & chip with accessible parking spaces. The sidewalks are concrete. The park office does not have a wheelchair ramp, but access can be made from the back shop door if needed. • Restrooms - Accessible vault toilets are available throughout the park in the campground, boat ramps, and day-use areas. • Boating - There are several accessible wooden boat docks. They are located in the original unit of Pyramid, Captain, Denmark, and Galum units. There is an approximate 50' distance from the parking lot to the boat docks. • Picnicking - There is 1 shelter available with wheelchair-accessible picnic tables. There is approximately a 50' distance to the shelter from the parking lot, and there is no sidewalk. • Service animals are welcome in the park, and there are two water hydrants available in the park.