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Bunker 31

Bunker 31 is a beach in Madison, Illinois.

Bunker 31: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Bunker 31

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Bunker 31 — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.84858, -89.95109. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bunker 31 safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Bunker 31 yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bunker 31?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bunker 31?

    Nearby: Dunlap Lake Dam (lake, 6 km), SIUE Gardens (park, 8 km), Bohm Woods Nature Preserve (sanctuary, 9 km), Lake Hillcrest Dam (lake, 15 km), Bel Air drive in sign (attraction, 18 km), Lewis & Clark Expidition (fort, 19 km).

    Is Bunker 31 worth visiting?

    Bunker 31 is listed as a notable beach in Illinois on Spotwander.