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Centaur Chute

Centaur Chute is a lake in Calhoun, Illinois.

Centaur Chute: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Centaur Chute

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Centaur Chute — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.65907, -90.69997. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Centaur Chute full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Centaur Chute yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Centaur Chute?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Centaur Chute?

    Nearby: Howell Island Conservation Area (park, 1 km), Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park (sanctuary, 5 km), August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area (sanctuary, 10 km), Rockwoods Reservation (park, 13 km), Greensfelder County Park (park, 17 km), Klondike Park (park, 18 km).