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​Picnicking

Picnic areas are numerous but small due to the terrain. Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available, and there is one picnic shelter. Pit toilets are located throughout the area.

Trails

There are 16.5 miles of foot, horse and mountain bike trails.

Camping

Tent and trailer camping are permitted at designated camping areas only. 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.

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.

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.

Hunting

While waterfowl hunting is not permitted on the original section of Pyramid, however, it is allowed at the Arch Mineral Property known as Galum, Captain and Denmark units. In addition, deer and upland game hunting are offered on this area. Check for site-specific information. The area is a managed quality hunting area, which means bucks must have a minimum of 4 points on one side to be taken. Upland game hunting is by drawing, and a free upland game application must be submitted by mail to the IDNR Springfield office. Review the Hunter Information for the Pyramid SRA hunting units.