Pounds Hollow Recreation Area

Pounds Hollow centers on a small reservoir built in the wooded hollow of the same name by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Completed "in the early 1940's",^[2] the recreation area was built as a spot for motor camping and picnicking. CCC workers used local sandstone to build footings for the CCC-characteristic campsite kiosk. The campsite has 35 campsites, 13 with electricity. A camping fee is charged. Other assets of the recreation area include swimming, picnicking, pier fishing, and hiking at and around the 25-acre artificial lake. Thee is no boat ramp, and boats that burn motor fuel are not allowed.^[2]

The small lake and recreation area are located in Eagle Creek Township in southwestern Gallatin County. The lake feeds a succession of creeks, which eventually discharge into the Saline River. Illinois Route 1 closely approaches and serves the recreation area.^[3]

37°37′1″N 88°16′18″W / 37.61694°N 88.27167°W / 37.61694; -88.27167