An old cypress swamp converted into a waterfowl hunting area, the conversation area offers 25 permanent waterfowl blinds and 2 flooded walk-in areas. Located a half mile southwest of Mermet on U.S. 45, Mermet Lake has set aside 43 of its 2,625 acres as a nature preserve. Mermet encompasses two counties, Massac County and Johnson County and is located halfway between Metropolis and Vienna.
Location:
1812 Grinnell Road, Belknap Illinois 62908
Telephone
618-524-5577
Other Conservation & Natural Areas nearby:
(Belknap) Cache River State Natural Area
(Belknap) Mermet Lake Conservation Area
(Equality) Saline County Conservation Area
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03/16 Coming to The Belknap area
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival Henderson KY June12-15 The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, drawing attendants from just about every state and many countries. The festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of Henderson resident and 'Father of the Blues', William Christopher Handy.
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