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Energizing Welcome to Illinois! Thanks for picking up a copy of the adventure in partnership with Illinois State Parks guide to better plan your visit to our the National Parks Conservation remarkable state parks. Association. Illinois has an amazing array of state parks, fish and wildlife areas, and conservation and recreation areas, with an even broader selection of natural features and outdoor recreation opportunities. From the Lake Michigan shore at Illinois Beach to the canyons and waterfalls at Starved Rock; from the vistas above the mighty river at Mississippi Palisades to the hill prairies of Jim Edgar GO AND CONQUER Panther Creek; all the way to the sandstone walls of Giant City and the backwater swamps along the Cache River—Illinois has some of the most unique landscapes in America. And they’re all here for state park visitors to take advantage of. SAVE 20% Recreation opportunities are limitless in Illinois. Anglers delight in lakes, rivers and streams at PLUS EARN 1,000 WYNDHAM REWARDS our parks and downstate reservoirs. Campers can go online to reserve a full-service campsite BONUS POINTS WHEN YOU BOOK 2 NIGHTS* at dozens of locations, stay in a state park campground cabin, or pitch a tent in primitive campground seclusion. State park lodges offer great accommodations, terrific food and AT TRAVELODGE.COM/GO breathtaking settings. There are bicycle paths, mountain bike trails, hiking trails and horseback trails to explore. Remember to download the Prairie State Hike app on your smartphone and take a guided hike at a number of our parks—right from the palm of your hand. Check out hunting season opportunities, which make our parks destinations for visitors from throughout the state and across the country. This guide to Illinois State Parks, produced in partnership with American Park Network, is provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, intended to enhance your enjoyment of all that outdoor Illinois has to offer. It is made possible by the support of sponsors whose messages appear inside. I hope you’ll plan a day trip to a state park; a weekend away at a state park campground or lodge; or a hike in a state forest. Discover even more about our Illinois State Parks and what they have to offer at dnr.illinois.gov. For campsite reservations, visit reserveamerica.com.

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Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Important Numbers 10 MARK J. SAFERSTEIN Lodging & Dining 12 Associate Publisher & Executive Editor Savings can take you to sights. Joel S. Saferstein Things To Do 15 Savings can take you to amazing sights. Group Sales & Partnerships Director amazing Alex Frenkel East-Central Illinois 22 EDITORIAL / PRODUCTION Managing Editor: Kate Morgan Northwest Illinois 26 Editors: Nell Alk, Monette A. Bailey, Scott Deckman, Cinnamon Janzer, Julie McCool, Northeast Illinois 34 Renee Sklarew, Andy M. Smith Proofreader: Shannon Kronstadt Graphic Designers: Mario Arce, Dennisse Cruz, Centerfold Map Mike Dion, Yamileth Recinos, Tatiana Hurtado DIGITAL Technology Managers: Scott Falconer, Josh Eckstein South Illinois 39

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There is nothing so American as our national parks. – Franklin Delano Roosevelt ® Access to parks is one of the things that’s truly great about life in America. Not just na- tional parks, like FDR stated, but all parks. Parks afford everyone, regardless of race, income, Mark, Joel & Alex – Support parks, stay healthy! social status or age, the opportunity to escape the concrete jungle and step into the wild. It Take a deep breath in a park and you’ll immedi- doesn’t matter whether it’s a small step into a ately know the value of greenspace. local park or a giant leap into the backcountry. Health & Wellness Studies show a high The effect is the same. Time in nature feels correlation between time spent in parks and good. Other values that parks bring may be improved health (and, in my view, happiness). less obvious. Since we take care of the things You move more when you’re outside, which de- we value, I’d like to highlight a few other ben- creases stress, makes you more fit and reduces efits we all receive from public lands: the risk of many health issues, such as diabetes, Economic Impact America’s federal, high blood pressure and heart disease. Exercise state and local parks and public lands gen- (which parks inspire) also positively impacts your erate $200 billion in annual economic activ- cholesterol levels. A few years ago, I started bi- ity and support more than one million jobs! cycling to work every day. A year later, my over- You might help a dozen businesses during a all cholesterol went down while my HDL—the weekend hiking trip. Imagine the impact of “good” cholesterol—went up. The results of a week-long national park adventure. Parks a small change in your exercise routine can be raise property values, too! amazing! Parks invite this change. Conservation Trees produce the oxygen The value of parks is undeniable, so follow we need to survive, but did you know that FDR’s lead and support our public lands. It’s they also help save money? It’s estimated that the all-American thing to do. (Congress, take trees in cities save $400 billion in costs to re- note!) You’ll save the country money while im- tain stormwater. A single tree can store 100 proving our nation’s health—and your own, too. gallons or more, which helps keep streets from Not a bad combination! flooding and reduces the need for artificial stor- age facilities. A tree can also absorb as much as three tons of carbon gas during its lifetime. [email protected]

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Thanks for picking up this guide, SPECIAL SERVICES - and welcome to the Land of Lincoln! Park activities and facilities accessible The Illinois Department of Natural to visitors with disabilities are indicated Resources (IDNR) manages 309 state throughout this guide by the - symbol. parks and recreational sites on more In accordance with the Americans than 475,000 acres of land. The Illinois with Disabilities Act (ADA), the IDNR State Museum system—with four public is working to expand the number of facilities statewide showcasing Illinois activities for visitors with disabilities art and natural history—is part of the in various recreational areas. For IDNR. Each park offers its own variety information about special services, of activities and scenery. To learn more, please call (618) 435-8138, ext. 130. For please visit dnr.illinois.gov. hearing-impaired callers, the IDNR can also receive calls from a TTY: please call PLANNING YOUR TRIP the text telewriter at (217) 782-9175. This guide divides the state into five regions: Northwest, Northeast, East- CAMPING Central, West-Central and South. You Select state parks and recreational areas will find general information for all the offer advance reservations. IDNR and regions in the first part of this guide. Reserve America have joined together Each section features a map as well as to bring camping, cabin, group camp and a chart with detailed information about shelter reservations to the web. To reserve each park. a site, visit reserveamerica.com. To locate a campground, simply click “Find an GENERAL INFORMATION Adventure,” select the state of Illinois and Most IDNR sites are open year-round choose the type of site you’re interested in. and closed only on Christmas Day and Reservations for campsites can only New Year’s Day. Some smaller sites are be made online. Reservations for regular closed seasonally. Visitors may want campsites and group campsites require to call before visiting parks. Statewide a $5 non-refundable reservation fee and attractions, sponsored by the IDNR and payment of the full camping and utility other agencies, are identified along the fees when the reservation is made. Shelter highways by brown-colored signs. reservation fees are $25. Campsites can be reserved for a maximum of 14 nights HIGHWAY TOURIST over a 30-day period and reservations Pre-Collision1 with Pedestrian 2 INFORMATION CENTERS must be made five to seven days before Detection standard. As you travel the state, stop at an the campsite is needed. Reservations for Pedestrians can come out of nowhere. So Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection can help spot them and brake Illinois highway welcome center for holiday weekends may require a two- or for you. It’s just one of the standard Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P)3 features that give you more peace of mind. information and brochures. Plan which three-night minimum stay reservation. Options shown. Dramatization. 1. The TSS Pre-Collision System is designed to help avoid or reduce the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. It is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness is parks you would like to visit. Please see Some facilities also require a three-night dependent on road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. 2. The Pedestrian Detection system is designed to detect a pedestrian ahead of the vehicle, determine if impact is imminent and help reduce impact speed. It is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as speed, size and position of pedestrians, and weather, light and road conditions. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. 3. Drivers are responsible for their own safe driving. Always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. Depending on the conditions of roads, weather and the vehicle, the system(s) the centerfold map for locations. minimum stay for Columbus Day. may not work as intended. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. ©2017 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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PARK REGULATIONS ARTIFACTS BOATING HIKING Report any prehistoric or historic Your boat must be registered and Stay on designated trails. Going ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS artifacts you find. Removal of re- titled prior to use. Call (217) 557-0180 or off-path harms vegetation and Several parks have complete or partial sources, including fossils, is strictly (800) 382-1696 for more information. causes erosion, requiring additional alcohol bans. Call ahead for information. prohibited. maintenance. FIRES Never build campfires on dry and windy LITTER IMPORTANT NUMBERS days or leave them unattended. Only use Properly dispose of any litter and use ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES designated fire rings or a camp stove so fires recycling bins where available. can’t spread. Transporting firewood from General Information outside parks into them is strictly regulated. PETS Springfield (217) 782-6302 For the safety of your pet, and for All DNR Information for the Hearing-Impaired (217) 782-9175 (TTY) Chicago Area (312) 814-2070 FISHING & HUNTING wildlife, always keep your pet leashed. Regulation digests are available Always dispose of pet waste properly. Website dnr.illinois.gov wherever fishing and hunting licenses Special Events/State Fairs (217) 524-5861 are sold, or by calling the IDNR SNOWMOBILING DNR Direct (Automated License System) (888) 6PERMIT (673-7648) clearinghouse at (217) 782-7498. Hunting Your machine must be and fishing licenses are available at registered and insured. Please call Boat/Snowmobile Registration (217) 557-0180 or (800) 382-1696 dnr.illinois.gov. Please see the “Things To (217) 557-0180 or (866) 867-3542 for Deer/Turkey/Dove/Pheasant/Goose/Duck Permit (217) 782-7305 Do” chapter for more information. more information. Fishing/Hunting License (888) 6PERMIT (673-7648) Environmental/Sporting Series License Plate Information (800) 252-8980 (Illinois only) ECLIPSE Safety Courses (800) 832-2599 (Illinois only) Hunting/Boating/Snowmobiling/Trapping (217) 557-9206 (Out of state) On August 21, 2017, millions of Americans will witness one of nature’s most incredible Educational Services (217) 524-4126 spectacles: a total eclipse of the sun. Illinois State Museum (217) 782-7386 An eclipse occurs when the orbit of the moon solarseven/iStock OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS passes directly between the sun and the earth,

Acres for Wildlife (217) 782-6384 blocking the sun completely and turning daylight to instant twilight. IDNR Internships (217) 782-1274 Viewing this rare celestial event will be Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (217) 782-4836 even neater if you’re watching from one of the Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger Program (217) 785-5091 National Parks, State Parks or National Forests in the “path of totality,” stretching from the Pacific Illinois Tourist Information (800) 2CONNECT (226-6632) Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Nearly every U.S. Poacher Hotline (877) 2DNRLAW (236-7529) resident lives within a day’s drive of its path. Publications Request (217) 782-7498 It’s important to take precautions prior to the eclipse. Special glasses are required to prevent www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/Pages/ Road Conditions (Recording) (800) 452-4368 damage to your eyes. TotalSolarEclipse.aspx. For information about Volunteer Network (217) 785-5091 To learn more about how you can the eclipse, online telescopes and an eclipse

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LODGING & DINING SOUTH ILLINOIS 5. Rend Lake Resort & Conference Center is situated on Rend Lake in Wayne 3. Cave-in-Rock Lodge is located in his- Fitzgerrell State Park. This fine recreation Whether you are coming to Illinois for a pastries, sandwiches, ice cream and other toric Cave-in-Rock State Park, adjacent to area is popular for biking, hiking, fishing, week-long vacation, a weekend getaway snacks.  Back Door Lounge offers a the Shawnee National Forest. It takes its swimming, boating, tennis, trap shooting, or a day trip, you can enjoy comfortable laid-back atmosphere with great food and name from a large cave once used as a hid- horseback riding and birdwatching. Hunting, accommodations and fine dining at seven drink favorites.  The Veranda offers ing place by pirates who preyed on Ohio fishing and golfing packages and boat Illinois state park locations. The Civilian sandwiches, pizza and more with lovely River travelers until the 1830s. The lodge rentals are available. For more information, Conservation Corps built some of the views of the Illinois River.  Photo: offers easy access to boating and great fish- call (800) 633-3341 or (618) 629-2211, or park lodges and cabins in the 1930s. Illinois DNR ing, and has several marked and unmarked visit rendlakeresort.com. Amenities Since then, all of the historic structures trails to enjoy the park’s splendor. Ameni- include 105 rooms and cabins with full have been refurbished. The IDNR has also 2. White Pines Inn is crafted from stone ties include four duplex cabins with eight baths, TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, refrigerator, built additional accommodations. From and timber and nestled in the heart suites, private balconies, deluxe bath, satel- fireplace, spa, conference facilities, outdoor family dining to a romantic dinner for two, of Black Hawk Indian country under lite TV, kitchenette, dining area, wet bar, gift swimming pool, tennis court, playground, lodge restaurants provide a welcoming majestic white pines, making it seem shop, nearby playgrounds, boating access boat/bicycle rentals, convenience store, gift atmosphere. The dress code is casual in all forgotten by time. Discover the pioneer and picnic shelters. For more infor- shop, fuel service and boat docking. - park restaurants. All facilities accept major guest cabins, delightful country gift mation, call (618) 289-4545 or visit Windows Restaurant offers a casual dining credit cards and traveler’s checks. For more shop and entertaining dinner theatre caveinrockkaylors.com. Cave-in-Rock experience. Outdoor dining overlooking the information, please visit dnr.illinois.gov. that make up the historic inn. Amenities Restaurant serves family-style food. Bask lake is especially popular in warmer weather. include 25 cozy, one-room cabins with in the warmth of the indoor fireplace or take  Reilly’s Lounge is a great place to NORTHWEST ILLINOIS forest views, log queen beds with full- in the outdoors dining on the patio. Open unwind with a drink and some savory snacks. size trundles, private baths, flat screen Wednesday through Monday.  Photo:  Photo: IDNR [Note: Currently closed. 1. Starved Rock Lodge & Conference TVs, DVD players, gas-log fireplaces Illinois DNR Reopen date pending.] Center was built in part by the Civilian and AC/heat. For more information, call Conservation Corps in the 1930s and (815) 946-3817 or visit whitepinesinn.com. 4. Giant City Lodge is a rustic lodge The Trace Inn Restaurant is named is located in a park well known for its The Lodge Restaurant serves homestyle named for the area’s unusual rock for the Cahokia Trace pioneer trail that scenic river views, waterfalls, glacier- cuisine, blending seamlessly with the formations, which resemble the towering passes through Red Hills State Park near carved canyons and hiking trails. Guests cabin décor. Generous portions of walls and streets of a mythical giant’s Sumner. Guests enjoy casual dining in the return year after year to hike, picnic, mostly homemade dishes define the city. The lodge and the park are both restaurant’s rustic setting and the breeze bike, fish, boat, camp and cross-country mouthwatering menu.  Photo: White listed in the National Register of Historic on the enclosed deck overlooking Red ski in the winter. Amenities include 90 Pines Places. A great spot for hiking, horseback Hills Lake. Available for private occasions guest rooms with full baths, Wi-Fi, TV, riding, fishing (bass, crappie and bluegill), year-round. For more information, call DVD player, coffee maker, hair dryer and EAST - CENTRAL ILLINOIS boating, camping, repelling and picnicking. (618) 936-2351.  telephone. Lodge amenities include a Amenities include 34 cabins with forest 2-sided fireplace in the Great Hall, indoor Eagle Creek Golf Course is located views, full baths, TV, telephone, refrigerator, NORTHEAST ILLINOIS swimming pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, sauna, along Lake Shelbyville in Eagle Creek coffee maker, meeting rooms, swimming gift shop and spa. For more information, call State Park. The course is a challenging pool, kiddie pool, stables, gift shop and Class 6. Illinois Beach Resort & Conference (800) 868-7625 or (815) 667-4211, or visit 6,900 yards, engineered by Ken Killian A campground. For more information, call Center is nestled amid 4,100 acres of pristine starvedrocklodge.com. - The Main and enhanced in 2010 by Michael (618) 457-4921 or visit giantcitylodge.com. Lake Michigan shoreline inside Adeline Jay Geo- Dining Room offers casual dining in a rustic Benkusky. The resort is currently Bald Knob Dining Room serves excellent Karis Illinois Beach State Park. It offers hiking, setting. Sunday brunch is a guest favorite. closed—the reopening date is pending. fare and is well known for its family-style fishing and swimming. Amenities include Gluten-freeand other dietary options available.  For more information, call (217) 756-5550 or visit fried chicken. There is also a cocktail lounge 92 guest rooms, including four suites, Wi-Fi, Starved Rock Cafe serves coffee, golfateaglecreek.com. Photo: Illinois DNR on the premises.   Photo: Illinois DNR banquet and conference facilities, fitness center

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You can bike, hike, horseback ride, encompasses a scenic 585-mile route explore nature trails, snowshoe, through Illinois. You can really appreciate cross-country ski and snowmobile the the majesty of “Old Man River” as you 1 2 3 4 many pathways of Illinois. The state is meander through towns that developed crisscrossed by more than 2,000 miles along it. of trails, 23 of which are former railroad These limestone and/or paved rights-of-way. long-distance trail networks offer 5 6 7 8 You can spend the day boating on opportunities for long-distance touring. the numerous lakes in the parks. More More information can be found at and spa, indoor swimming pool and gift shop. camping supplies, grocery items, a bait shop than 8.5 million residents participate in dnr.illinois.gov/parks. For more information, call (847) 625-7300 and a laundry facility.  Photo: IDNR fishing, hunting and wildlife-associated or (866) IL-BEACH, or visit ilresorts.com. recreation throughout Illinois. IDNR TRAILS - Lakeside Dining Room serves world 8. Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference The chart in each regional section The Rock Island State Trail, located class culinary delights. Dine al fresco on Center is the centerpiece of wooded Pere identifies the parks where various near Peoria, is the first rail-trail conversion the expansive outdoor patio with views Marquette State Park. The lodge is situated recreational activities are offered. To to be handled by the IDNR. The trail offers of the lake.  Sandpiper Lounge among 8,000 acres of land overlooking the order activity-specific recreational guides, many natural and architectural attractions has cocktails and gorgeous views of Lake Illinois River. Its rustic Great Room boasts please call the Department of Natural in a tree-canopied corridor that is only 50 Michigan. Photo: Illinois DNR a 700-ton stone fireplace and a life-size Resources (IDNR) at (217) 782-7498 or visit to 100 feet wide. It stretches for 26 miles chessboard. Pere Marquette is a favorite for dnr.illinois.gov/teachkids. from Alta, in Peoria County, to Toulon, WEST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS hiking, biking, fishing, boating, horseback in Stark County. The IDNR manages 45 riding and picnicking. There are 50 lodge HIKING & BIKING TRAILS miles of cycling/walking trails at Tunnel 7. Hazlet Cottages on Carlyle Lake offers rooms and 22 stone cabins with private baths, Hill State Trail in southern Illinois. Also scenic views and a relaxing environment TVs, telephones, conference center, indoor TRAIL NETWORKS a rail conversion, the trail traverses a on Carlyle Lake at Eldon Hazlet State swimming pool, spa, playground, gift shop, As it loops more than 500 miles 540-foot-long tunnel built in 1870–1871. Recreation Area. It’s a popular destination class A campground facilities, board games, between Lake Michigan and the The Hennepin Canal Parkway, located for fishing, boating, sailing, swimming, 25-mile bike trail, canoe, boat and kayak Mississippi River, the Grand Illinois near Sheffield, offers more than 90 miles hiking, biking, hunting and camping, but rentals, designated picnic areas and other Trail connects existing trails and on-road of trail hugging the historic canal. It was the also great for midweek romantic getaway. attractions nearby. For more information, call bike routes to create the state’s longest The 20 cottages are furnished with 618) 786-2331 or visit pmlodge.net. - Lodge continuous trail. It hugs historical canals, kitchenettes, queen-size beds, secluded Restaurant offers a casual dining experience crosses unglaciated hills, parallels the

sleeping lofts, satellite TV, full bath and heat/ combining the best of Midwestern Rock, Fox and Mississippi rivers, and Chris Helzer AC, and a swimming pool nearby. For more homestyle fare with rustic elegance.  includes one of America’s first rail-trails. information, call (618) 594-8702 or visit Mary Michelle Winery, located in the Lodge, Illinois is also home of the Route 66 hazletcottages.com. - Carlyle Lakefront features locally made, award-winning wines. Bike Trail. From Chicago to St. Louis, Camp Store offers a limited dining menu, Photo: IDNR this 400-mile route incorporates on- and off-road segments on or near the historic KEY route. Experience the magic of Route 66 Breakfast Lunch Dinner from behind your handlebars. The Mississippi River Trail starts in Reservations required Open in winter Free Wi-Fi Minnesota and ends in Louisiana, and Insects commonly called sweat bees are actually flies!

14 ILLINOIS STATE PARKS | | ILLINOIS STATE PARKS 15 THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO first American canal built of concrete without Three of the U.S. Army Corps of with a supervised fishing trip to a stocked for residents and nonresidents. Nonresident stonecut facings and that was a model for the Engineers reservoirs are popular for site. All bait and fishing tackle are provided anglers must buy a nonresident sportfishing construction of the Panama Canal. sportfishing: Lake Shelbyville, Carlyle free of charge. license to fish in the state. Exceptions Visitors to the 96-mile Illinois & Lake and Rend Lake. Crappie are the include those under age 16, disabled Michigan Canal near Morris will have the biggest draw. Other popular species are For more information, contact a CORE veterans and anglers using fee-fishing option of visiting several nearby state parks largemouth bass, white bass and catfish. fishing coordinator: areas licensed by the IDNR. Three types of and checking out restored historical sites. Every year they are stocked with muskie, Region 1 & 2: (815) 625-2903 licenses are available: annual, 3-day and There is also an abundance of wildlife and walleye and largemouth bass at Lake Region 3: (217) 649-7376 24-hour. For more information about fishing distinctive landscapes, ranging from bluffs Shelbyville; largemouth bass, crappie and Regions 4 & 5: (618) 786-3323 regulations, where to purchase a license or to rolling hills. sauger at Carlyle Lake; and largemouth Chicago area: (847) 294-4134 license fees, call (217) 782-6424. and hybrid striped bass at Rend Lake. SPORTFISHING Illinois has more than 91,000 other FISHING LICENSES HATCHERIES Each year, Illinois’ 1.6 million acres of impoundments. Most of these lakes and Fishing licenses are available to residents Three hatcheries in Illinois annually surface waters—including Lake Michigan, ponds—stocked with black bass, sunfish, and nonresidents at most IDNR offices, produce approximately 28 million fish, reservoirs, impoundments and streams— crappie and catfish—are man-made and through various vendors around the state, composed of 19 species, including attract millions of anglers. The most private. Each year, about 350 public lakes such as sporting goods stores, bait shops chinook and coho salmon, lake, rainbow commonly caught fish in the one-million- and ponds are stocked supplementally and online at ifishillinois.org. Fishing and brown trout, walleye, sauger, acre portion of Lake Michigan owned with species such as walleye, muskie, licenses are effective February 1 of the by Illinois are salmon, yellow perch, channel catfish, striped bass, hybrid issuing year and expire March 31 of the smelt and trout. The IDNR stocks nearly striped bass and largemouth bass. More following year. Fishing license fees vary and one million fish annually, including lake, than 26,000 miles of streams lace the are subject to change. For more information, rainbow, brown and steelhead trout, as state where anglers vie for catfish, along please call (217) 782-6424. Hike Douglas well as chinook and coho salmon. with black bass, walleye, sauger, crappie Illinois anglers must have a sportfish- and sunfish. ing license in their possession while fish- ing in the state (residents under age 16 and DNR DIRECT FISHING CLINICS those who are legally blind or disabled are Free educational fishing clinics are exempt). Resident landowners and their offered across the state as part of the tenants may fish without a license in wa- To best serve customers, vendors and agencies, DNR Direct depends on an au- Illinois Community Outreach & Resource ters on or flowing over land on which they tomated system to expedite hunting and Enhancement (CORE) Fishing Program, reside. Illinois residents on active duty trapping licenses, stamps and permits, and formerly the Illinois Urban Fishing Program. in the armed forces may fish without a li- boat and snowmobile renewals. Custom- Its mission is to promote conservation of cense while on leave. ers’ data is stored in a central database to Illinois’ aquatic resources. The program A salmon stamp, signed or affixed to a ease future transactions and eliminate the operates sites statewide and sponsors in- regular fishing license, is required for those need to re-enter information. Not only does school, seasonal and special event clinics taking salmon or trout in Lake Michigan. this save time, but also it makes paper ap- year-round for children under 16. There is a half price senior’s license for plications obsolete. It offers a quick, simple The clinics teach sportfishing ethics, those over 65 and a $1.00 plus handling fee way for outdoor enthusiasts to do busi- fish ecology, fish identification, fishing for those over 75. An inland trout stamp, ness—and get about their business of en- techniques and the care and preparation in addition to a regular fishing license, is joying Illinois’ nature! Call, go online or visit one of more than 1,000 terminal locations. of caught fish. Participants in the program required for those taking trout in waters For more information, call (888) 673-7648 receive hands-on experience by using other than Lake Michigan. A 24-hour various types of fishing equipment sportfishing license, which includes trout An 8-year-old boy shows off the 13 in., 1 lb. 3 oz. or visit dnr.illinois.gov. crappie he caught at Rock Cut State Park. Pack provided by the IDNR. Sessions conclude and salmon fishing privileges, is available your rod and prepare for your own photo op!

16 ILLINOIS STATE PARKS | | ILLINOIS STATE PARKS 17 THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO muskie, northern pike, largemouth and BOATERS OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DISABLED - smallmouth bass, striped and hybrid- Before leaving the boat launch: striped bass, crappie, bluegill, redear • Drain boat of all lake or river water. The IDNR is committed to providing greater • Develop and coordinate training sunfish and channel and blue catfish. Visit • Remove any plants and animals from the access and programs for people with disabili- programs. Provide knowledge with the following facilities: boat, trailer and all other equipment. ties. The IDNR’s goal is to make it easier for respect to needs and concerns by Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery: After leaving the boat launch: disabled people to hunt, fish and pursue out- working with IDNR site planners 25410 Fish Hatchery Road, Topeka, IL • Wash all equipment with 104ºF door activities. In 1999, the IDNR addressed to develop barrier-free designs for 61567; (309) 968-7531. tap water or a high-pressure sprayer. these issues, establishing a new program recreational facilities. LaSalle Fish Hatchery: 2649 North • Dry all equipment for at least five days. entitled “Disabled Outdoor Opportunities.” Disabled hunters can participate in deer, 21st Road, Marseilles, IL 61341; • Be a hero, transport zero! Objectives for this program include: pheasant, waterfowl and dove hunting at (815) 357-6986. • Establish partnerships with organiza- various sites throughout Illinois. A num- Little Grassy Fish Hatchery: 1258 tions representing people with dis- ber of fishing areas are accessible as well. Hatchery Lane, Makanda, IL 62958; HUNTING abilities and working to mainstream IDNR’s intention is to expand these op- (618) 529-4100. Illinois is an exceptional place to hunt IDNR programs and facilities to better portunities so that more individuals may small game, waterfowl, turkey and meet the needs of the disabled. participate. Outdoor Recreation & Retention deer. Public hunting areas managed by • Review existing opportunities to Programs at (618) 435-8138, ext. 130; TTY AQUATIC EXOTICS the IDNR, along with privately owned eliminate barriers to participation. (217) 782-9175; www.dnr.illinois.gov/doo. Many exotic species have invaded the hunt clubs, offer access to thousands of lakes and rivers of Illinois, preying on and hunters each year. competing with native species. Recreational Portions of Illinois are major wintering program will offer $50 to assist with the much of southern and central Illinois. water users can unintentionally transfer grounds for Canada geese. Every winter, processing cost of whole deer donations The hunting seasons begin in August exotic species from one body of water to hundreds of thousands flock to the state. only. Your tax-deductible donation to and September with the openings of another. Help prevent the spread of aquatic With the Canada goose season extending assist with the cost of the processing the squirrel and dove seasons. Several exotics by following these steps: well into January state-wide, these can be made by noting on your check public areas allow squirrel hunting, and local and migratory birds provide ample “Illinois Sportsman Against Hunger” in sunflower fields cultivated in public HUNTERS/ANGLERS opportunity to waterfowl hunters. the memo section, payable to the Illinois hunting areas offer the challenge of • Switch to elliptical, bulb-shaped or strap A number of public and private hunting Conservation Foundation. One Natural dove hunting. anchors on decoys to avoid collecting areas along the Illinois and Mississippi Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702. Hunters must obtain permission to submerged and floating aquatic plants. rivers are good sites for hunting mallards For participating processors, visit www. hunt on private property. Poaching is • Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash or and other ducks. dnr.illinois.gov/programs/ISAH/Pages/ strictly prohibited. To report poaching, on land. White-tailed deer abound throughout ParticipatingMeatProcessors.aspx. contact the Target Poachers Hot • Clean and dry anything that comes in the state. Due to ideal habitat conditions Wild turkey hunting is permitted in most Line: call (877) 236-7529 or visit contact with water. and an active management program, of the state’s 102 counties. The most popular dnr.state.il.us/law3/poach.htm. • Drain water from bait buckets before Illinois deer are as large and robust as any hunting seasons are the five firearm/archery leaving any body of water. in the country. seasons in the spring, but turkey hunters also HUNTING LICENSES • Remove mud, plants or animals on boat, Hunters are encouraged to donate their enjoy a fall season. Hunting licenses are available to residents boots, anchors, decoy lines and other entire deer harvest to food banks and Upland game—such­ as cottontail and nonresidents at the IDNR Headquarters, equipment. charities. Participating meat processors rabbit, ring-necked pheasant and as well as through vendors such as sporting will grind the venison into packages of bobwhite quail—are still the backbone goods stores, bait shops and online at SHARE YOUR FAVORITE burger. Note: Hunters must properly field of the hunting tradition in Illinois. Rabbits dnr.illinois.gov or by calling PHOTOS WITH US! dress the deer before delivering to the are found virtually statewide. Pheasants (888) 673-7648. are generally limited to central and Illinois hunters are required to have FOLLOW US! meat processor. At the start of deer season, the northern Illinois and quail are found in licenses. Exceptions exist for hunters

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SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 except for those who hunt migratory trappers are required to wear a solid blaze- waterfowl, coots and hand-reared birds orange upper outer garment, equaling Free Fishing Days June 16–19 (217) 785-5822 on licensed hunting preserves and state- 400 square inches, and a blaze-orange Illinois State Fair August 10–20 agr.state.il.us/isf controlled pheasant-hunting areas. A State cap. Avoid hunting in extreme weather Habitat Stamp is also required of any conditions. Heat exhaustion, frostbite and DuQuoin State Fair August 25–Sept. 4 agr.state.il.us/dq person, age 16 or older, who traps or sells hypothermia can have adverse effects on the green hides of fur-bearing mammals. you and your companions. Grand American Championship August 2–12 shootata.com Veterans with disabilities, former prisoners Rend Lake Shooting Classic & of war and any person who obtained a STATE PARK September 16 www.dnr.illinois.gov/doo Banquet for People with Disabilities lifetime license before January 1, 1993 are INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS exempt. All persons ages 16 or older who Many state parks offer visitor centers and Northern Illinois Hunting & September 23–24 nihfd.org hunt migratory waterfowl and coots must year-round interpretive programs to help Fishing Days obtain a State Waterfowl Stamp (unless visitors gain a better understanding of Illinois’ Southern Illinois Hunting & Fishing September 23–24 facebook.com/sihfd/ otherwise exempt). Federal migratory natural features, wildlife and park facilities. Days waterfowl stamps, required for all hunters When staff is not available at certain parks, southernmostillinois.com/ Fort Massac Encampment October 21–22 age 16 or older, may be obtained at any visitor centers provide educational exhibits massac-county U.S. post office or through various IDNR and audio/visual programs. Youth Duck Hunt mid-November vendors. Special programming for Illinois school Nonresident hunters (except disabled children includes hands-on activities Youth Pheasant Hunt November 11 (618) 629-2320 veterans) are required to purchase that encourage learning by touching+, nonresident hunting licenses. Annual and seeing and listening to the environment. Youth Goose Hunt mid-January five-day licenses are available. School group programs are available by reservation only. For more information about special events in Illinois, call (217) 785-8060. FOR YOUR SAFETY For more information, refer to the regional Upland game hunters who use firearms charts for the location of interpretive with physical disabilities, members of can be issued. First-time hunters should must wear a solid, blaze-orange cap or hat programs and contact the individual park the armed services on leave and resident take a safety course that covers hunter when hunting. During firearm deer season, directly or call the program manager at landowners or tenants hunting on the responsibility, firearm safety, wildlife hunters (except waterfowl hunters) and (217) 782-7026. property where they permanently conservation and wildlife identification. reside. Hunting and trapping licenses and Call (800) 832-2599 (only in Illinois) or state stamps are effective January 1 of the (217) 557-9206 for more information. FULL-SERVICE MARINAS issuing year to March 31 of the following Illinois residents call the State Police for year and prices vary according to type. Call the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card at North Point Marina (Northeast Illinois) is located on Lake Michigan, midway between (217) 782-2965 for more information. Deer (217) 782-7980. Chicago and Milwaukee. This 1,477 slip, full-service marina has state-of-the-art dockage, a marine service center and other amenities. Location: North of Illinois Beach State Park at the and wild turkey hunters, and those wishing Individuals hunting migratory birds Illinois-Wisconsin state line and is largest marina on the Great Lakes. Open: May 1–October 31. to hunt in certain state areas, must obtain must register with the National Migratory Contact: (847) 746-2845 or westrec.com. special permits. Contact IDNR offices at Bird Harvest Information Program before

(217) 782-7305. they hunt. The program is designed to Golconda Marina (South Illinois) is located in the gateway to the Smithland Pool, a Hunters born on or after January 1, collect important harvest information on 23,000-acre recreational area of fingered tributaries off the Ohio River in southeastern Pope 1980 must show proof that they have waterfowl, doves, woodcock and other County. The facility has 206 slips and offers overnight moorage, boat rental, fuel and other successfully completed the IDNR’s Hunter migratory game birds. Registration is free. amenities. Location: Near Cave-in-Rock and Dixon Springs State Parks. Open: Slips open year- Education course or a recognized safety A State Habitat Stamp is required for all round. Concessions closed in winter. Contact: (618) 683-5875 or golcondamarina.com. course from another state before a license persons, age 16 or older, who hunt wildlife,

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EAST-CENTRAL FOX RIDGE STATE PARK (3) are also available. 2803 East 3300 North Amid the rolling hills and thickly wooded Road, Beaverville 60912; GPS: 40.991042, ridges of the Embarras River, this park -87.603951; (815) 435-2218. Unlike the agricultural fields existing in The Lincoln Log Cabin in Coles County features two Rent-A-Camp cabins and other the region today, prairies and deciduous was the last home of Thomas and Sarah camping sites, two baseball diamonds, KICKAPOO STATE PARK (7) forests once covered much of east- Bush Lincoln, Abraham’s parents. volleyball courts, a horse trail and nine hiking West of Danville, the country’s first central Illinois. The area around Lincoln For more information about sites in trails. 18175 State Park Road, Charleston park to be built on surface-mined land is Trail State Park, with its scrubby oak and east-central Illinois, contact Region 3 61920; GPS: 39.402781, -88.134822; an angler’s paradise. The park also offers dense hazel brush, was largely unsettled Office, Department of Natural Resources, (217) 345-6416. scuba diving, and camping, plus miles of until the National Road passed through in 1556 State Route 54, Clinton, IL 61727; hiking and mountain biking trails. 10906 1827. This part of the state is also home to (217) 935-6860; [email protected]. HARRY “BABE” WOODYARD Kickapoo Park Road, Oakwood 61858; GPS: man-made lakes at Clinton and Shelbyville, STATE NATURAL AREA (4) 40.140828, -87.740593; (217) 442-4915. which create a range of recreational CLINTON LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA (1) This wooded area encompasses 2.2 opportunities. Constructed in the 1970s and located miles of the Little Vermilion River, listed LINCOLN TRAIL HOMESTEAD Abraham Lincoln’s connection to Illinois 10 miles east of Clinton, Clinton Lake as a significant stream because of its STATE MEMORIAL (8) began in this region in 1830 when he and is popular among anglers, boaters, aquatic features. The site supports 12 This is the site of Abraham Lincoln’s his father, cousin and stepbrother built a campers and swimmers. Clinton Lake also state endangered or threatened species first Illinois home. Bisected by the log cabin in Macon County after arriving offers a range of hunting opportunities, and provides homes for 23 forest Sangamon River, the site offers picnicking there from southern Indiana. The cabin attracting sportsmen from across the interior species. 19268 East 670 North, and hiking. 705 Spitler Park Drive, Mt. was dismantled in 1876 and moved to state. A variety of trails are available for Georgetown 61846; GPS: 39.9642042, Zion 62549; GPS: 39.802756, -89.10187; the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, hiking and horseback riding. 7251 Ranger -87.5765551; (217) 442-4915. (217) 864-3121. but the Lincoln Trail Homestead State Road, DeWitt 61735; GPS: 40.15709, Memorial commemorates the site today. -88.798053; (217) 935-8722. HIDDEN SPRINGS STATE FOREST (5) LINCOLN TRAIL STATE PARK (9) Part of the state forest system, Hidden Within the thickly wooded land of this EAGLE CREEK STATE PARK (2) Springs offers 1,200 acres of camping, park—which features a 146-acre lake and A favorite of walkers and hikers, this picnicking, hunting and hiking opportunities over 200 campsites—lies American Beech park offers year-round camping and to visitors. A forest improvement Woods Nature Preserve, with ravines scenic hiking trails, many of which hug demonstration area shows the types of holding a beech-maple forest just as they the Lake Shelbyville shoreline. Near Wolf trees that would be removed in managed did in pioneer days. The Lincoln family Creek State Park, the 1,463-acre site is woodlands. 2438 East 700 North, Strasburg passed through this area, south of Marshall, north of Shelbyville and an easy drive 62465; GPS: 39.317256, -88.687101; en route from Indiana to Macon County in from several central Illinois communities, (217) 644-3091. 1830. There is also a full-service restaurant including Springfield, Decatur and and bait shop. 16985 East 1350th Road, Effingham. Nestled in the heart of over IROQUOIS COUNTY STATE WILDLIFE AREA (6) Marshall 62441; GPS: 39.346555, 34,000 acres of woods and prairie in the This site is situated in a low, glacial - 87.703979; (217) 826-2222. - park is the Eagle Creek Golf Course. This outwash plain associated with the Kankakee challenging yet fair test for the golfer River Valley that consists of marshlands, MIDDLE FORK STATE of any ability is on the banks of Lake sand ridges and dunes. The area features FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (10) Shelbyville. For more information, visit some of the finest and most extensive The Middle Fork River is the first Illinois golfateaglecreek.com. prairie-marsh and sand dune vegetation waterway to be included in the National 2341 Eagle Creek Road, Findlay remaining in Illinois. Primarily operated as Wild & Scenic Rivers System. Paddling 62535; GPS: 39.492384, -88.707733; a permit pheasant hunting area, hiking, is popular along the river’s length, which (217) 756-8260. - picnicking and snowmobiling opportunities winds through a mixture of forests and

22 ILLINOIS STATE PARKS | | ILLINOIS STATE PARKS 23 EAST-CENTRAL - ILLINOIS EAST-CENTRAL - ILLINOIS ) prairies. Forest and upland game hunting spaces. 705 Spitler Park Drive, Mt. Zion - ) - (L) are also popular at the 2,700-acre site. 62549; GPS: 39.778431, -88.862568; (PC Horseback riding on 35 miles of trails (217) 864-3121. EAST- (PC is available, as well as an equestrian CENTRAL campground. 10906 Kickapoo Park WALNUT POINT STATE PARK (14) ILLINOIS LINCOLN TRAIL LINCOLN TRAIL HOMESTEAD PARK LAKE CLINTON EAGLE CREEK FOX RIDGE SPRINGS HIDDEN COUNTYIROQUOIS KICKAPOO TRAIL LINCOLN MIDDLE FORK MORAINE VIEW SHELBYVILLE SPITLER WOODS WALNUT POINT WELDON SPRINGS WOLF CREEK Road, Oakwood 61858; GPS: 40.14004, Known for its natural beauty and tranquil HARRY“BABE” WOODYARD -87.735958; (217) 442-4915. surroundings, the park is an oasis of ACREAGE 9,307 1,463 1,683 1,106 1,229 2,557 4,000 162 1,022 2,700 1,687 6,400 202 671 550 1,967 hardwoods and wildlife amid fertile farm CONCESSION ------MORAINE VIEW STATE RECREATION AREA (11) fields. Featuring a 60-acre lake, a 60-site DRINKING WATER ------Ridges left by glacial movement, now campground, two hiking trails, numerous HISTORIC STRUCTURE - - dotted with scattered groves of hardwood lakeside picnic areas and a seasonal RESTAURANT -~ - - - - - trees, serve as the backdrop for this park. It concession operation, Walnut Point offers RESTROOMS ------SANITARY DUMP STATION* - - offers year-round recreational opportunities something for everyone. Please note, due VISITOR CENTER from its location east of Bloomington- to campground popularity, reservations are With Interpretive Staff Normal and near Le Roy. This facility has recommended during the busy summer BIKE TRAILS M a concession stand with both indoor and months. 2331 East Country Road 370N, BOATING ------patio seating, and also serves as a check Oakland 61943; GPS: 39.69901, -88.038; BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP ------station for permit pheasant hunters in the (217) 346-3336. BOAT MOTORS U U E 10 U 10 E E U BOAT RENTALS - - - fall. 27374 Moraine View Park Road, Le A- A- A- A- A A A- Roy 61752; GPS: 40.413888, -88.739147; WELDON SPRINGS STATE PARK (15) CAMPING A - AA- A- C BS BS C BE BS BS BE (See key for camp site type) C- + C,D C- D- C C,D C- (309) 724-8032. The park features natural springs, BS Y- D - - Canoe Horse + Y Y- Y Y Y Y a concession with indoor seating, a + + + + + + ~ + CANOE ACCESS / RENTAL (R) - R - R - SHELBYVILLE STATE FISH & campground with showers, interpretive FISHING ------WILDLIFE AREA (12) trails, a 29-acre lake and a wildlife HIKING ------observation deck. A one-room school and A 6,400-acre wildlife area on the HORSE CAMPGROUND - north end of Lake Shelbyville, this park historic town hall house the interpretive HORSE RENTAL - is composed of the Kaskaskia and West facilities. Located three miles southeast HORSE TRAILS - - Okaw units. Hunting for waterfowl and of Clinton, the area also offers sledding, HUNTING - - - - - forest and upland game is popular. Boat ice fishing and cross-country skiing. NATURE PRESERVE - access is provided to accommodate 4734 Weldon Springs Road, Clinton PICNICKING ------anglers and hunters. 562 State Highway 61727; GPS: 40.119246, -88.918824; SWIMMING BEACH - - *Fee for non-campers 121, Bethany 61914; GPS: 39.632069, (217) 935-2644. - -88.708125; (217) 665-3112. KEY WOLF CREEK STATE PARK (16) CAMPING BOATING MOTORS SPITLER WOODS STATE NATURAL AREA (13) Wildlife watching is a favorite pastime at Class AA sites Showers, elec- Class D sites Tent camping or E Electric trolling only tricity, sewer and water, vehicular primitive sites (walk-in or backpack) 10 10 horsepower limit Two-thirds of the area is a dedicated Wolf Creek State Park on Lake Shelbyville’s access; $25/night1 with no vehicular access; $6/night 15 15 horsepower limit nature preserve containing one of the few eastern shore. Like nearby Eagle Creek Class A sites Showers, electric- Class Y sites Youth groups 25 25 horsepower limit remaining stands of old-growth timber State Park, the 2,000-acre site has several ity and vehicular access; $20/ only; $2/person with minimum U Unlimited night1 daily fee of $20 - Accessible to visitors with in Illinois. Two trails wind through the barrier-free facilities, such as year-round Class BE sites Electricity and ve- + Advanced Reservations disabilities nature preserve, allowing hikers to enjoy camping, picnicking and deer hunting. hicular access; $18/night ~ Accepts Credit Cards N Nature preserve nearby the unspoiled beauty of the forest. Public 1837 North Wolf Creek Road, Windsor Class BS sites Showers and ve- Camping rates are subject to L Lodging/resort hicular access, $10/night change facilities include a large, day-use area with 61957; GPS: 39.484641, -88.68882; Class C sites Vehicular access or 1Additional $10 fee for holiday M Mountain bike trail many picnic areas convenient to parking (217) 459-2831. - walk-in w/ shower access; $8/night weekend PC Primitive cabins

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NORTHWEST - ILLINOIS BIG BEND STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (5) DONNELLEY/DEPUE LAKE STATE In Whiteside County near Prophetstown, FISH & WILDLIFE AREA & COMPLEX (9) Big Bend contains 2,376 acres. It is open Located in Bureau and Putnam counties Although much of Illinois has landscape waterfowl hunting, as well as excellent for hunting, hiking and limited fishing. on the “Great Bend” of the Illinois River shaped by glacial action, this is not the catfish and bluegill fishing. 647 North P.O. Box 181, Prophetstown 61277; GPS: between Spring Valley and Putnam, case with the extreme northwest corner. State Highway 100, Astoria 61501; GPS: 41.64450, -90.01365; (815) 537-2926. the complex is on an important North Its rolling hills, limestone cliffs and rugged 40.196446, -90.203247; (360) 902-8844. American waterfowl migration corridor. terrain owe their existence to erosion by BIG RIVER STATE FOREST (6) Much of the 3,838-acre complex is the Mississippi River and local tributaries. APPLE RIVER CANYON STATE PARK (2) Encompassing 3,000 acres along the managed for waterfowl feeding, nesting, Among noteworthy names aligned with With its massive limestone cliffs, deep Mississippi River, Big River State Forest resting, hunting and viewing. Visitors this area is John Deere, who in 1837 ravines and timbered hills, Apple River is a remnant of the woodland that once enjoy bird watching, boating, fishing, made the first steel plow. The home that Canyon State Park credits its rugged bordered the vast prairies. The 1.5- hunting, hiking, photography and nature Ulysses S. Grant lived in prior to the Civil good looks to centuries of erosion. Just mile Lincoln Hiking Trail commemorates study. 1001 West Fourth Street, Depue War can be toured in historic Galena, under 300 acres in size, it offers primitive Abraham Lincoln’s march through the area 61322; GPS: 41.3242025, -89.3083221; and the birthplace of poet and Lincoln camping, beautiful trails and river fishing. in 1832, when he led 2,000 militiamen to (815) 447-2353. biographer Carl Sandburg is open to Other opportunities include hunting, lake fight in the Black Hawk War. RR 1, P.O. Box visitors in Galesburg. fishing, nature preserves and many habitat 118, Keithsburg 61442; GPS: 41.045608, FRANKLIN CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA (10) restorations. 8763 East Canyon Road, -90.930245; (309) 374-2496. Developed by local volunteers, this ANDERSON LAKE STATE Apple River 61001; GPS: 42.447059, site boasts scenic trails for hiking and FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (1) -90.052417; (815) 745-3302. CASTLE ROCK STATE PARK (7) horseback riding, as well as fishing and Located on Highway 100, about 11 Named for its St. Peter sandstone rock limited hunting. Tours of the historic miles north of Browning, Anderson Lake ARGYLE LAKE STATE PARK (3) formations, the park offers picnicking, Grist Mill are available. Located in State Fish & Wildlife Area provides fishing, Located along an old stage route hiking, hunting, fishing and a primitive Lee County, one mile northwest of hunting and camping on a backwater lake between Galena and Beardstown, Argyle canoe area campground on the shore of Franklin Grove and eight miles east of of the Illinois River. Major recreational Lake State Park is home to rough terrain, the Rock River. Campers must access it Dixon, it contains a 198-acre nature features include dove, squirrel and beaver dams and more than 200 bird by water, ideal for the day visitor. Located preserve. 1872 Twist Road, Franklin species. The 1,700-acre park, which three miles south of Oregon on Highway 2, Grove 61031; GPS: 41.85211, -89.34193;

2 includes the 90-acre Argyle Lake, is west more than 700 of the park’s nearly 2,000 (815) 456-2878. 17 3311 of Macomb and north of Colchester. 640 acres are designated as an Illinois nature 26 37 1199 Argyle Park Road, Colchester 62326; GPS: preserve. 1365 West Castle Road, Oregon GREEN RIVER STATE WILDLIFE AREA (11) 27 7 & 20 40.452859, -90.800532; (309) 776-3422. 61061; GPS: 41.969006, -89.37988; Six miles northwest of Ohio off 10 (815) 732-7329. of Highway 26, this 2,565-acre area 29 33 5 11 BANNER MARSH STATE FISH contains the best remaining example & WILDLIFE AREA (4) DELABAR STATE PARK (8) of the wetland-prairie mosaic that once 113 36 2255 1144 Made up of more than 450 individual Located along the Mississippi River about covered nearly one-half million acres of 244 15 2222 188 6 9 bodies of water and more than 200 acres of 1.5 miles north of Oquawka near Highway the area’s historic lowlands, known as

8 34 3322 agricultural fields, Banner Marsh is 25 miles 164 in Henderson County, Delabar State the Great Winnebago Swamp. Today, the 23 southwest of Peoria in Fulton and Peoria Park offers quality outdoor experiences for site is home to prairie, forest and wetland 12 16 38 counties. Freshwater marshes established anglers, hikers, campers and picnickers. wildlife. This multi-use site provides 3300 3355 4 on-site provide excellent habitat and wildlife Many of the site’s 89 acres are forested hunting, hiking, bird watching, horseback 3 2211 288 1 viewing. Contact Rice Lake, 19721 North with sturdy oak, birch and hickory trees. trail riding and camping. 375 Game U.S. 24, Canton 61520; GPS: 40.480643, RR 2, P.O. Box 27, Oquawka 61469; GPS: Road, Harmon 61042; GPS: 41.628387, -89.948158; (309) 647-9184. 40.964038, -90.939777; (309) 374-2496. -89.516455; (815) 379-2324.

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HENDERSON COUNTY STATE JUBILEE COLLEGE STATE PARK (16) residents named it “Black Hawk” in honor FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (12) Home to one of the earliest educational of the great Sauk warrior. 1411 North River Offering camping, picnicking, enterprises in Illinois, the park and its Road, Oregon 61061; GPS: 42.03495, fishing, boating and winter sports, this sister site, Jubilee College State Historic -89.328133; (815) 732-6828. David C. Olson conservation area is about 20 miles Site, are located 15 miles northwest of southwest of Monmouth and five miles Peoria near Kickapoo. In addition to the LOWDEN-MILLER STATE FOREST (20) east of the Mississippi River. RR 1, rich history of the college, the park offers Situated three miles south of Oregon Keithsburg 61442; GPS: 40.85384, camping, picnicking, hiking, mountain along the Rock River, Lowden-Miller State -90.97739; (309) 374-2496. biking and horseback riding facilities. Forest provides excellent deer and turkey 13921 West Route 150, Brimfield habitat on its 2,291 acres. It offers hunting, HENNEPIN CANAL STATE TRAIL (13) 61517; GPS: 40.821235, -89.808295; hiking, cross-country skiing and equestrian The Canal was completed in the early (309) 446-3758. - trails. Contact Castle Rock State Park, 1365 20th century as a commercial waterway West Castle Road, Oregon 61061; GPS: connecting the Illinois River with the LAKE LE-AQUA-NA (17) 41.962171, -89.36245; (815) 732-7329. Mississippi. Visitors can boat, hike or This 715-acre park is nestled between paddle its full length—96 miles. 16006 the glacial plains and the rolling hills of MACKINAW RIVER STATE 875 East Street, Sheffield 61361; GPS: Stephenson County. It offers a variety of FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (21) The Barn Owl is a prevalent species in Illinois. 41.381854, -89.691308; (815) 454-2328. outdoor recreational activities, including Located in Tazewell County, five miles more than 10 miles of multi-use trails, northeast of Mackinaw, the site offers outdoor pursuits, including picnicking, ILLINI STATE PARK (14) a 40-acre lake for sport fishing, a swim a diversity of landscape, covering 1,448 camping, fishing, hunting and hiking. From its location on the southern beach and three campgrounds, totaling acres over timbered hills, open meadows Migrating waterfowl, great blue herons bank of the Illinois River south of more than 170 campsites. 8542 North and river bottoms. Canoe access enables and bald eagles provide birders exceptional Marseilles, this 500-acre park is a haven Lake Road, Lena 61048; GPS: 42.415219, visitors to float the scenic Mackinaw River. viewing opportunities. 236 State Route 26, for songbirds, waterfowl and other -89.823704; (815) 369-4282. Other activities include fishing, hunting Lacon 61540; GPS: 40.95872, -89.426002; wildlife. The young workers of the Civilian and hiking. 15470 Nelson Road, Mackinaw (309) 246-8351. Conservation Corps constructed some LASALLE LAKE STATE FISH & 61755; GPS: 40.550592, -89.294472; of the rugged stone picnic shelters in WILDLIFE AREA (18) (309) 963-4969. MATTHIESSEN STATE PARK (24) the 1930s. 2660 East 2350th Road, Called a “perched” lake because Bluffs composed of 450-million-year-old Marseilles 61341; GPS: 41.317781, it is formed by levees that rise above MARSEILLES STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (22) St. Peter sandstone, canyons formed by -88.700409; (815) 795-2448. the surrounding land, LaSalle Lake is Located in LaSalle County just south water erosion and the streaming Cascade approximately eight miles southeast of the town of Marseilles and containing Falls are just a few of the park’s striking JOHNSON-SAUK TRAIL STATE of Marseilles. High winds require 2,514 acres, this area is open to the general features. Home to more than 200 species RECREATION AREA (15) adherence to safety precautions to public for hunting. 2660 East 2350th Road, of birds and myriad woodland flowers, One of the largest round barns in the ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Marseilles 61341; GPS: 41.3186822, the 1,938-acre park is south of Utica and country can be seen here. For a tour, call 2660 East 2350th Road, Marseilles - 88.7111234; (815) 795-2448. a stone’s throw from Starved Rock State the Friends Foundation at (309) 721-0305. 61341; GPS: 41.25943, -88.61798; Park. P.O. Box 509, Utica 61373; GPS: Situated on a glacial moraine five miles (815) 357-1608 or (815) 795-2448 MARSHALL STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (23) 41.294568, -89.010174; (815) 667-4868. north of Kewanee, the park is along a trail Located along nearly 10 miles of scenic Sauk Indians used in their treks between LOWDEN STATE PARK (19) Illinois River backwaters, the largest MAUTINO STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (25) Lake Michigan and the confluence of Assuming a restful, reverent pose, tract of Marshall State Fish & Wildlife South of Sheffield, this site the Mississippi and Rock rivers. 28616 a 48-foot-tall concrete monolith of an Area is east of the Illinois River, adjacent encompasses 911 acres of mostly Sauk Trail Road, Kewanee 61443; GPS: American Indian towers above the to Highway 26. Bottomlands and bluffs unreclaimed strip-mined land. The area is 41.322623, -89.890502; (309) 853-2425. Rock River at Lowden State Park. Local support a variety of animals, plants and dotted with 15 stocked lakes for fishing.

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Shore access is limited and shorelines PROPHETSTOWN STATE in Illinois. 311 East Williams, Wyoming experiences. 7982 South Park Road, tend to drop off suddenly into deep water. RECREATION AREA (29) 61491; GPS: 41.0615742, -89.7697203; Manito 61546; GPS: 40.4619959, Hennepin Canal Parkway, 16006 875 East Featuring a variety of recreational (309) 695-2228. -89.8871953; (309) 968-7135. Street, Sheffield 61361; GPS: 41.3214872, opportunities, Prophetstown State -89.7226674; (815) 454-2328. Recreation Area also has historical SHABBONA LAKE STATE STARVED ROCK STATE PARK (36) significance. Picnicking, fishing, camping, RECREATION AREA (33) Seasonal waterfalls, inspiring bluffs MISSISSIPPI PALISADES STATE PARK (26) hiking and wildlife viewing make this Named for the Potawatomi chief who and canyons dominate the landscape at Untouched by glaciers that left their 52-acre site, situated on the northeast briefly held a small parcel of this land 10 Starved Rock State Park, located one mark elsewhere in the state, this park edge of Prophetstown along the south years after the 1832 Black Hawk War, mile south of Utica, midway between the is rich with rock formations carved bank of the Rock River, great for family Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area cities of LaSalle-Peru and Ottawa. Legend by erosion. Situated north of Savanna outings. Riverside Drive and Park is off U.S. 30, midway between DeKalb tells of a band of Iliniwek that was under along the lofty, wooded palisades of the Avenue, P.O. Box 181, Prophetstown and LaSalle-Peru. Fishing fans can take attack by rival Ottawa-Potawatomis, Mississippi River, the park’s inhabitants 61277; GPS: 41.670796, -89.923868; advantage of one of the best fishing lakes starving here in the 1760s atop a 125-foot include pileated woodpeckers, migratory (765) 567-4919. in Illinois. Shabbona Lake campground sandstone bluff. Routes 178 and 71, P.O. waterfowl and a variety of upland wildlife. is a semi-wooded area with 150 Class A Box 509, Utica 61373; GPS: 41.318114, 16327 A, Route 84, Savanna 61074; GPS: RICE LAKE STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (30) Premium sites featuring electricity, showers -88.997562; (815) 667-4726. - 42.154848, -90.165773; (815) 273-2731. Just 15 miles north of Havana in Fulton and vehicular access. 4201 Shabbona Grove County, Rice Lake is an outdoorsman’s Road, Shabbona 60550; GPS: 41.7567333, WHITE PINES FOREST STATE PARK (37) MORRISON-ROCKWOOD STATE PARK (27) dream. Its high-quality habitat attracts -088.8695028; (815) 824-2106. - Located southwest of Mount Morris, Boasting an abundant animal population, thousands of migrating birds annually. White Pines Forest State Park features Morrison-Rockwood State Park offers Areas are open for fishing, boating, SNAKEDEN HOLLOW STATE one of the largest southernmost stands woodland, water and other habitat to camping and wildlife observation. 19721 FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (34) of native white pines in Illinois. It is also deer, foxes, coyotes, pheasants, rabbits North U.S. 24, Canton 61520; GPS: The 2,740-acre Snakeden Hollow State noted for its vine-covered limestone and turkeys. The 1,150-acre site, which 40.479598, -89.946785; (309) 647-9184. Fish & Wildlife Area, located in Knox bluffs. Concrete fords span Pine Creek, includes 77-acre Lake Carlton, is north County, one mile southeast of Victoria, allowing cars to drive through the flowing of Morrison off Highway 78. 18750 Lake ROCK CUT STATE PARK (31) is known for its exceptional waterfowl stream. 6712 West Pines Road, Mt. Road, Morrison 61270; GPS: 41.847068, Located one mile west of the State hunting. The 112 water impoundments Morris 61054; GPS: 41.98876, -89.4580; -89.961731; (815) 772-4708. Route 173 exit off I-90 north of Rockford, offer largemouth and smallmouth bass, (815) 946-3717. - the park’s 3,100 acres are host to a range bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, POWERTON LAKE STATE FISH of summer and winter activities, including muskellunge and walleye for fishing. WOODFORD STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (38) & WILDLIFE AREA (28) fishing, swimming, camping and cross- Seasonal restrictions and limited access Situated east of the Illinois River, northeast Located one mile southwest of Pekin country skiing. 7318 Harlem Road, Loves may apply. 1936 Route 167, Victoria of Peoria just off Highway 26, Woodford in Tazewell County, the lake was built on Park 61111; GPS: 42.369874 -88.978259; 61485; GPS: 41.031974, -90.071926; is a picturesque bottomland setting with the floodplain of the Illinois River in 1971 (815) 885-3311. - (309) 879-2607. silver maple, cottonwood, ash and willow by Commonwealth Edison Company as a trees. Picnicking, camping, boating, fishing cooling reservoir for the fossil-fueled power ROCK ISLAND STATE TRAIL (32) SPRING LAKE STATE FISH & and hunting are enjoyed. 524 Conservation plant. Today, the completely diked, 1,426- Located in north-central Illinois, between WILDLIFE AREA (35) Lane, Lowpoint 61545; GPS: 40.879282, acre lake is leased by the Department the communities of Alta in Peoria County Containing a large bluff overlooking a -89.4583149; (309) 246-8351. of Natural Resources for visitor fishing and Toulon in Stark County, the Rock long, narrow lake, the Spring Lake area and hunting. The entire shoreline is Island Trail provides 27 miles for hiking, is 25 miles southwest of Peoria on the WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE rocky. 7982 South Park Road, Manito biking and cross-country skiing. A primitive east side of the Illinois River. Camping, ILLINOIS STATE PARK? 61546; GPS: 40.538698, -89.703079; campground is also available. The trail is picnicking, fishing, hiking and hunting TELL US! (309) 968-7135. one of the premier rails-to-trails facilities opportunities provide many recreational

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Class AP (Premium) sites Class BS sites Showers and Class Y sites Youth groups David Brewer Showers, electricity and vehicu- vehicular access, $10/night only; $2/person with minimum 10 10 horsepower limit lar access; $25/night1 Class C sites Vehicular access or daily fee of $20 15 15 horsepower limit Class A sites Showers, elec- walk-in w/ shower access; $8/night PC Primitive cabins 25 25 horsepower limit tricity and vehicular access; Class D sites Tent camping or NS No Showers U Unlimited $20/night1 primitive sites (walk-in or back- + Advanced Reservations - Accessible to visitors with Class BE sites Electricity and pack) with no vehicular access; ~ Accepts Credit Cards disabilities vehicular access; $18/night $6/night Camping rates are subject to change N Nature preserve nearby Class BSP (Premium) sites 1Additional $10 fee for holiday weekend H Historic/archeological site Showers and vehicular access, L Lodging/resort $12/night M Mountain bike trail Yellow garden spiders serve a purpose: They eat insects that † Pilot no-wake program feed on crops! 32 ILLINOIS STATE PARKS | | ILLINOIS STATE PARKS 33 NORTHEAST - ILLINOIS

NORTHEAST - ILLINOIS CHANNAHON STATE PARK (3) GEBHARD WOODS STATE PARK (5) One mile south of U.S. 6 off Canal Street Dotted with shade trees, including in Channahon, this state park serves as the eastern cottonwoods, maples and The northeast section of Illinois is the Black Hawk War, Chicago’s population trailhead for the 61-mile I & M Canal State sycamores, Gebhard Woods State Park most recently glaciated portion of the swelled to 1,800 people and, by 1838, the Trail. Historic structures include a canal stretches along the I & M Canal in the city state. Remnants of the great prairies city was established as a shipping port. lock-tender’s house and canal locks 6 and of Morris. Hikers, campers, picnickers and that once covered nearly 60 percent of For more information about sites in 7. 25302 West Story Street, Channahon paddlers frequent this 30-acre site, making the land are evident here, as are most of northeast Illinois, contact Region 2 Office, 60410; GPS: 41.4237179, -88.225712; it one of the state’s more popular parks. the state’s glacial lakes and true bogs. Tri-County State Park, 2050 West Stearns (815) 467-4271. 401 Ottawa Street, Morris 60450; GPS: You’ll also find the dunes of Illinois Beach Road, Bartlett, IL 60103; (847) 608-3100; 41.357726, -88.436289; (815) 942-0796. along Lake Michigan displaying, within [email protected]. DES PLAINES STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (4) its six-mile length, thousands of years Located on I-55, eight miles south GOOSE LAKE PRAIRIE STATE of geologic development and nearly 700 BUFFALO ROCK STATE of I-80, this site’s 5,500 acres make NATURAL AREA (6) different plant species. PARK & EFFIGY TUMULI (1) up one of the largest and most used Visiting Goose Lake Prairie State Natural The Wea tribe of Miami occupied the On the bluffs of the Illinois River— hunting and field training areas in the Area today is much like seeing Illinois Illinois Beach State Park area during the about two miles west of Ottawa on Dee state. Visitors can also picnic, boat as it was 150 years ago, when prairie last quarter of the 17th century. In 1802, Benett Road at Buffalo Rock State Park— and fish. There are two small natural covered nearly 60 percent of the state. Big an American military fortification, Fort stand five earthen sculptures molded areas and 12 miles of equestrian trails. bluestem, Indian grass and switchgrass Dearborn, was erected in Chicago—on from Illinois clay. Called Effigy Tumuli, this 24621 North River Road, Wilmington thrive here, as do broad-leafed flowering land used by the Potawatomi and Ottawa. unique “earth art” is a grand sculpture. All 60481; GPS: 41.3723733, -88.2072219; plants known as forbs. The area is situated Ten years later, U.S. forces abandoned the five subjects—snake, turtle, catfish, frog (815) 423-5326. southeast of Morris on Pine Bluff/Lorenzo fort and, by 1830, fewer than 100 people and an insect called a “water strider”— lived there. However, following the 1832 are native to the Illinois River area. 1300 North 27th Road, Ottawa 61350; GPS: 41.327411, -88.907545; (815) 433-2220.

2 144 CHAIN O’LAKES STATE PARK (2) 1616 9 Comprising 6,063 acres of northeastern 1313 Illinois, Chain O’Lakes State Park borders three natural lakes and the Fox River, which connects seven other 10 lakes. Pheasant hunting is allowed by permit only. Firearm hunting for deer and waterfowl is offered by lottery. 1155 1818 Bowhunting for deer is also available. Fishing for muskie, northern pike,

8 3 largemouth bass and other species is 4 optimal from boats or piers due to the 5 &&1 177 6 & 7 marshy shoreline environment. Camping, 1 hiking, biking and boating are also 12 Please tread lightly and travel only on routes and popular. 8916 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove in areas designated open for motor vehicle use. 11 60081; GPS: 42.4577652, -88.2002891; Remember, Respected Access is Open Access. (847) 587-5512.

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Road, midway between Highway 47 and at the junction of Cook, Du Page and shrubs on its 6,120 acres. For the angler, 60560; GPS: 41.62635, -88.538132; I-55. 5010 North Jugtown Road, Morris Kane counties. Years of natural resource 200 water impoundments contain (630) 553-6297. 60450; GPS: 41.3590452, -88.3253494; restoration since the park’s acquisition bass, crappie, channel catfish and other (815) 942-2899. in 1991 has reestablished grassland, species. Hunters will enjoy this area for its VOLO BOG STATE NATURAL AREA (16) woodland and wetland communities excellent dove, pheasant, goose, duck and Volo Bog State Natural Area was created HEIDECKE STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (7) that support native plants, wildlife and a rabbit hunting. Route 53 & Huston Road, when melting glaciers pushed deep into Just north of Goose Lake Prairie State tributary to the east branch of Brewster P.O. Box 126, Braceville 60407; GPS: the ground 12,000 years ago. Sphagnum Natural Area is Heidecke State Fish & Creek. 41.203844, -88.274288; (815) 237-0063. moss, cattails, leatherleaf and a tamarack Wildlife Area. Heidecke Lake, itself, is The park’s development is geared forest are part of the bog’s interesting leased to the Department of Natural to natural resources education. The MORAINE HILLS STATE PARK plant life. 28478 West Brandenburg Resources for hunting and fishing. visitor center contains photomurals & MCHENRY DAM (13) Road, Ingleside 60041; GPS: 42.350171, Regulations apply at this 2,129-acre and interactive displays highlighting Deriving its name from the boulders, - 88.169575; (815) 344-1294. site. 5010 North Jugtown Road, Morris valuable ecosystems. A multi-screen stones and other glacial debris, Moraine 60450; GPS: 41.365215, -88.325615; video presentation tells the story of Hills State Park hosts thriving marsh WILLIAM G. STRATTON STATE PARK (17) (815) 942-6352. evolving land uses, from pre-settlement and fen communities among its 2,247 Although it is only seven acres, William G. times to present day. Outdoor recreation acres of rolling hills. More than 10 Stratton State Park is widely used by boaters I & M CANAL STATE TRAIL (8) opportunities include a 3.8-mile, multi- miles of one-way trails make Moraine and anglers from northeastern Illinois. Directly responsible for the growth loop trail system (hiking, biking and cross- Hills popular for hikers and bicyclists. Launch ramps with docks serve boaters of Chicago and other Illinois cities, the country skiing) and a picnic area with a 1510 South River Road, McHenry from the Illinois River bridge in Morris. I & M Canal linked Lake Michigan to shelter building and restrooms. The park 60051; GPS: 42.309232, -88.227979; 401 Ottawa Street, Morris 60450; GPS: the Illinois River at LaSalle when it was is located at 2050 West Stearns Road, (815) 385-1624. 41.360517, -88.409413; (815) 942-0796. constructed in 1848. Today, the old 2.5 miles west of IL Route 59 in Bartlett towpath is used as a 61-mile hiking, 60103; GPS: 41.97621, -88.267078; NORTH POINT MARINA (14) WILLIAM W. POWERS STATE biking and snowmobiling trail. 402 Ottawa (847) 608-3100. Located on Lake Michigan’s northern RECREATION AREA (18) Street, Morris 60450; GPS: 41.569722, Illinois shoreline, midway between Chicago Offering fishing, waterfowl hunting, -88.069722; (815) 942-9501. KANKAKEE RIVER STATE PARK (11) and Milwaukee, this full-service marina picnicking and winter sports, William Recreation seekers from Chicago began features 1,500 boat slips and 46 charter W. Powers State Recreation Area is ADELINE JAY GEO-KARIS ILLINOIS using the area now known as Kankakee captains. Located just north of Illinois on Chicago’s far southeast side, along BEACH STATE PARK (9) River State Park as early as the 1890s. Beach State Park, it is bordered on the west the Indiana border. At the center of Stretching more than 6.5 miles along Today, visitors from Chicago, Kankakee by an area of natural wetland, forest and its attraction is Wolf Lake, which is the shore of Lake Michigan, Illinois and throughout northeastern Illinois are prairie. 701 North Point Drive, Winthrop segmented by dikes and offers six miles of Beach State Park contains the only drawn to the park for its fishing, canoeing, Harbor 60096; GPS: 42.487961, some of the area’s best shoreline fishing beach ridge shoreline remaining in the hunting, camping and bicycling trails. - 87.80163; (847) 746-2845. to bank anglers. The park also has a brand state. The park has dramatic ridges and 5314 West Route 102, Bourbonnais new visitor’s center, offering a range of swales, dunes, sprawling marshes, oak 60914; GPS: 41.202036, -87.973709; SILVER SPRINGS STATE interpretive programs to guests, including savannahs and a vast array of animal (815) 933-1383. - FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (15) bilingual offerings. 12949 South Avenue life and vegetation. Lakefront, Zion Named after a small pool of clear, “O,” Chicago 60633; GPS: 41.66893, 60099; GPS: 42.419967, -87.806625; MAZONIA-BRAIDWOOD STATE bubbling water found at the site, this -87.536876; (773) 646-3270. (847) 662-4811. - FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (12) park and wildlife area is situated five Three miles southwest of Braidwood, miles west of Yorkville off Highway SHARE YOUR PHOTOS JAMES “PATE” PHILIP STATE PARK (10) the Mazonia Braidwood State Fish & 47. Picnicking, fishing, hiking, hunting WITH US ON INSTAGRAM! 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NORTHEAST Southern Illinois, with its bald cypress BEALL WOODS STATE PARK (1) ILLINOIS swamps and heron rookeries, is reminiscent Listed in the United States Register of MAZONIA/BRAIDWOOD KANKAKEE RIVER (PC PARK BUFFALO ROCK CHAIN O’LAKES (PC CHANNAHON PLAINES DES GEBHARD WOODS GOOSE LAKE PRAIRIE HEIDECKE I & M CANAL ILLINOIS BEACH JAMES PATE PHILIP MORAINE HILLS MARINANORTH POINT SPRINGS SILVER BOG VOLO STRATTON G WILLIAM WILLIAM W. POWERS of the bayous of the Deep South. The Cache Natural Landmarks as the “Forest of the 7 25 ACREAGE 30 140 624 501 298 4,160 1,314 2,129

1,243 Wabash,” this park supports 64 species of 2,247 2,247 River State Natural Area and Heron Pond 6,063 5,500 3,932 2,802 2,468 CONCESSION - - Nature Preserve are examples of the rich trees within its 635 acres. Several miles of DRINKING WATER ------wetland ecosystems found in this region. It scenic nature trails start at the visitor center. HISTORIC STRUCTURE is also home to wooded hillsides at Shawnee The park is six miles south of Mount Carmel. RESTAURANT - - National Forest, intriguing rock formations at 9285 Beall Woods Avenue, Mt. Carmel 62863; RESTROOMS ------Giant City and Ferne Clyffe state parks and GPS: 38.35538, -87.826648; (618) 298-2442. SANITARY DUMP STATION* - - VISITOR CENTER commercial and recreational boat traffic of - - - - With Interpretive Staff the Wabash, Ohio and Mississippi rivers in CACHE RIVER STATE NATURAL AREA (2) BIKE TRAILS - - - this part of the state. This 14,960-acre natural area has three BOATING Fort Massac State Park stands in nature preserves—Heron Pond/Wildcat BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP - - - - Metropolis at the state’s southern tip as Bluff, Little Black Slough and Section 8 BOAT MOTORS U U/10 E 10 U/E E U E U U a sentinel in the course of early American Woods. Nationally significant for the swamps BOAT RENTALS history. The fort was used during the French- found at the northern portion of their range, CAMPING AP- AP- AP- (See key for camp site type) BSP D D D Y BEP Indian, the Revolutionary and the Civil wars. the area contains 100 state threatened or Y C Y Canoe camping + Y Y Y- + Y ~ Superman, also from Metropolis, has a statue endangered plant and animal species and Horse camping ~ + in his honor in the town square. 11 state champion trees. Visitors enjoy CANOE ACCESS / RENTAL (R) R R - For more information about sites in southern birdwatching, hunting, wildlife watching and FISHING ------HIKING - - - - Illinois, contact Region 5 Office, Department hiking. Visitors can start their visit to the HORSE CAMPGROUND of Natural Resources, 11731 State Highway Cache River by experiencing the new Henry HORSE RENTAL 37, Benton, IL 62812; (618) 435-8138; N. Barkhausen - Cache River Wetlands HORSE TRAILS [email protected]. Center, open Wednesday through Sunday, HUNTING - - - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 8885 State Route 37 South, NATURE PRESERVE - Cypress 62923; GPS: 37.31290 - 89.02120; ------PICNICKING (618) 657-2064. - SWIMMING BEACH 18 4 24 *Fee for non-campers 16 CAVE-IN-ROCK STATE PARK (3) 25 19 KEY This park is named for a 55-foot-wide, 23 CAMPING BOATING MOTORS 1 500-foot-long cave that overlooks the Ohio Class AP (Premium) sites Class D sites Tent camping or E Electric trolling only River along the Illinois-Kentucky border Showers, electricity and vehicu- primitive sites (walk-in or back- 10 10 horsepower limit 20 26 lar access; $25/night1 pack) with no vehicular access; 15 15 horsepower limit 16 30 11 in extreme southern Illinois. From 1797 13 Class BEP (Premium) sites $6/night 25 25 horsepower limit 14 to the mid-1830s, the roost served as a Electricity and vehicular access; Class Y sites Youth groups U Unlimited headquarters for bands of famous outlaws. $20/night only; $2/person with minimum 9 21 27 Class BSP (Premium) sites daily fee of $20 - Accessible to visitors with 6 22 The park offers camping, picnicking, 29 3 Showers and vehicular access, + Advanced Reservations disabilities 5 10 hiking, boating and fishing. Located in 28 $12/night ~ Accepts Credit Cards 2 H Historic/archeological site 12 15 the park is Cave-in-Rock Restaurant Class C sites Vehicular access Camping rates are subject to 8 or walk-in w/ shower access; change L Lodging/resort 7 and Lodge. #1 New State Park Road, $8/night 1Additional $10 fee for holiday weekend PC Primitive cabins Cave-in-Rock 62919; Mailing Address:

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#37 South, P.O. Box 10, Goreville 62939; Giant City Lodge is located within the park. KINKAID LAKE STATE GPS: 37.531767, -88.98555; (618) 995-2411. Giant City Lodge, 460 Giant City Lodge Road, FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (13) Makanda 62958; (618) 457-4921; Giant City Located near Murphysboro, this 3,685- David C. Olson FORT DEFIANCE STATE PARK (7) Visitor Center, 235 Giant City Road, Makanda acre site is dominated by sandstone bluffs, Historical day use site with picnicking 62958; (618) 457-4836. GPS: 37.6063419, rolling hills and an oak-hickory forest. available, featuring a large observation -89.1868429. Picnicking, fishing, boating and hunting are tower overlooking the Mississippi and Ohio popular. 52 Cinder Hill Drive, Murphysboro rivers. U.S. 60 & U.S. 62, Cairo 62914; GPS: GOLCONDA MARINA (10) 62966; GPS: 37.7724272, -89.3787358; 36.985243, -89.144869; (618)776-5689. Recognized as one of the finest fishing (618) 684-2867. and boating areas in the nation, this marina FORT MASSAC STATE PARK (8) is located on a scenic stretch of the Ohio LAKE MURPHYSBORO STATE PARK (14) The plains hog-nosed snake inhabits open, Dedicated the first Illinois state park in River and the gateway to the Ohio River’s With its principal attraction being a man- sparsely vegetated areas. 1908 and overlooking the Ohio River at Smithland Pool. The 619-acre full-service made lake totaling 145 acres, this park 1210 Tipple Road, Carrier Mills 62917; Metropolis, this park has a military history marina has more than 200 slips and is within draws anglers in search of largemouth GPS: 37.46976, -88.15540; Park Office: predating the Revolutionary War. Fort a short drive of Dixon Springs and Cave-in- bass, sunfish, crappie and channel catfish. (618) 289-4325; Lodge: (618) 289-4545. Massac Encampment, held the third week Rock state parks. See the “Things To Do” Much of the 1,000 acres are wooded of October, and several other living history chapter for more information. P.O. Box 178, and include a large variety of native wild CRAWFORD COUNTY STATE weekends bring the past to life for history RR 2, Golconda 62958; GPS: 37.38325, orchids. The northwest section of the park FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (4) buffs. The site also has a visitor center, -88.49110; (618) 683-5875. features an archery range as well. 52 Cinder Managed primarily for hunting and fishing, museum and a replica of the American fort, Hill Drive, Murphysboro 62966; GPS: this 1,100-acre area of wildlife habitat and built in 1802, and a day use area offering HAMILTON COUNTY STATE 37.782608, -89.37959; (618) 684-2867. nine fishing ponds is two miles west and camping, picnic areas with shelters, boat FISH & WILDLIFE AREA–DOLAN LAKE (11) one mile south of Hutsonville. 12609 East ramp and hunting. It is also home to a Located about eight miles southeast of MERMET LAKE STATE 1700th Avenue, Hutsonville 62433; GPS: new PDGA 18-hole Disc Golf Course and McLeansboro, the area is home to 76-acre FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (15) 39.0997428, -87.7103743; (618) 563-4405. the George Rogers Clark Discovery Bike/ Dolan Lake, which teems with largemouth The site offers a 460 acre fishing lake, Walking Trail. The museum has artifacts from bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Wildlife picnic area, walking trails, hunting, over 110 DIXON SPRINGS STATE PARK (5) the 1757 French occupation of the area to food and shelter plots support game acres of nature preserve/natural area, several During the 19th century, springs of the early American time period. There is a populations for hunting on its 1,680 acres. RR restored wetlands and a restored prairie with mineral-enriched water attracted people to log cabin that shows family living conditions 4, P.O. Box 242, McLeansboro 62859; GPS: an interpretive trail. This area is known for the community of Dixon Springs. Today, park around 1802. The museum is open seven 38.081609, -88.409729; (618) 773-4340. its pan fishing and waterfowl hunting and visitors may swim in its outdoor pool or soak days a week from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 1308 has become popular for wildlife and bird up the relaxing atmosphere of the moss- East Fifth Street, Metropolis 62960; GPS: HORSESHOE LAKE STATE FISH & WILDLIFE watching. A national archery tournament is covered boulders, craggy overhangs and 37.149932, -88.695512; (618) 524-4712. - AREA (ALEXANDER COUNTY) (12) held there each year the last week of June. rushing brooks. Route 146, Golconda 62938; This area is noted for its large stands of 1812 Grinnel Road, Belknap 62908; GPS: GPS: 37.38232, -88.66960; (618) 949-3304 GIANT CITY STATE PARK (9) tupelo, swamp cottonwood and cypress 37.270365, -88.848496; (618) 524-5577. or (618) 949-3394. - Tucked into the Shawnee Hills near trees. Situated northwest of Cairo in Carbondale, Giant City State Park tells a Alexander County, the site is known for its NEWTON LAKE STATE FERNE CLYFFE STATE PARK (6) geologic tale 315 million years old. The fall and winter waterfowl and bald eagle FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (16) Located south of Marion, this park is rectangular joint pattern of the area’s populations. West side campground is Southwest of Newton in Jasper County, defined by the fascinating flora and geologic Pennsylvanian bedrock, called Pounds open year-round. East campground is open this 6,400-acre area hosts a variety of wildlife, formations of the scenic Shawnee Hills. Trails sandstone, is the basis for the park’s unusual May 1 through September 30. P.O. Box most notably the state endangered prairie wind past an intermittent waterfall and the rock formations, which, to early settlers, 85, Miller City 62962; GPS: 37.134045, chicken. The site offers excellent fishing, ample largest shelter bluff in southern Illinois. Route reportedly looked like streets of a “giant city.” -89.349232; (618) 776-5689. - picnic areas and a picturesque shoreline trail

40 ILLINOIS STATE PARKS | | ILLINOIS STATE PARKS 41 SOUTH - ILLINOIS SOUTH - ILLINOIS system, as well as a 1,775-acre cooling lake. the 18,900-acre Rend Lake, south of Mount SAM PARR STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (24) TUNNEL HILL STATE TRAIL (28) 3490 East 500th Avenue, Newton 62448; Vernon. Valuable habitat exists for many The park boasts a 183-acre lake and Located in southern Illinois, this 45-mile- GPS: 38.915346, -88.279953; (618) 783-3478. species of ducks, shorebirds and wading offers picnicking, hiking, camping, fishing long biking/hiking trail begins at Feazel Street birds. 10885 East Jefferson Road, Bonnie and hunting. The 1,100-acre site is three in Harrisburg and passes through seven more PYRAMID STATE PARK (17) 62816; GPS: 38.1982073, -88.9900258; miles northeast of Newton. 13225 East communities in four counties on its way An acquisition of 16,000 acres of land (618) 279-3110. State Highway 33, Newton 62448; GPS: to the Barkhausen/Cache River Wetlands makes this park Illinois’ largest, with 39.012248, -88.120308; (618) 783-2661. Center in Whitehill. Bikers and hikers pass approximately 19,000 acres to enjoy. SAHARA WOODS STATE through scenic farmland, hills, bluffs and Expect excellent fishing, waterfowl FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (21) STEPHEN A. FORBES STATE bottomland areas in the Shawnee National hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Donated to the state in 1998, this area RECREATION AREA (25) Forest and the Cache River State Natural Five miles south of Pinckneyville on was once a thriving strip coal mine. It A 585-acre lake surrounded by forest Area. Visitor Center, State Highway 146 East, Highway 127. 1562 Pyramid Park Road, offers archery and late winter firearm and 115 camping sites highlights this park. Vienna 62995; GPS: 37.417200, -88. 887900; Pinckneyville 62274; GPS: 38.031327, deer hunting, along with fishing on its Fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, (618) 658-2168. - -89.404678; (618) 357-2574. 375 acres of water throughout the site. waterskiing, picnicking, hiking and horseback Also available are upland game hunting riding are popular at this 3,100-acre site UNION COUNTY STATE RAMSEY LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA (18) and spring turkey hunting by site specific northeast of Salem. 6924 Omega Road, FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (29) Rolling hills, timbered shoreline and permits. 1210 Tipple Road, Carrier Mills Kinmundy 62854; GPS: 38.726099, Located 7.5 miles west of Jonesboro off beautiful Ramsey Lake make this park a 62917; GPS: 37.7158622, -88.6619659; -88.779831; (618) 547-3381. State Route 146 in Union County, the 2,400- unique and popular recreation spot. Visitors (618) 994-2022. acre Union County Public Hunting Area is will enjoy the picturesque woods, secluded TEN MILE CREEK STATE known locally and statewide for its waterfowl picnic areas, and fishing and hunting SALINE COUNTY STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (26) hunting. Opportunities also exist for hunting opportunities. It’s popular with people who FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (22) Located in Jefferson and Hamilton deer, squirrel and doves at other locations on just want to relax and outdoor enthusiasts Five miles southwest of Equality, this counties, these 5,910 acres vary from flat the 6,202-acre main site, and on over 4,000 who hike, hunt, fish and camp. The 1,960- multi-use site offers many opportunities for bottomlands to rolling forestlands. Fields acres at satellite areas. Birders enjoy over acre area is located one mile northwest of the sportsman and recreationist alike. The throughout the site provide 1,000 acres of 168 species counted on the refuge, including Ramsey in Fayette County. P.O. Box 97, site has a 105-acre lake, 1,000-acre hunting planted food for wildlife. Hunt for rabbit, quail eagles and swans. Fishing is available March Ramsey 62080; GPS: 39.160681, -89.1259; area, 43 class C camp sites, a seven-mile and waterfowl, and fish in its 250 acres of through mid-October on the 350-acre Lyerla (618) 423-2215. bike path, an equestrian campground and lakes and ponds. RR 1, P.O. Box 179, Route Lake and the 275-acre Grassy Lake. 2755 seasonal trout pond. 85 Glen O. Jones 14, McLeansboro 62859; GPS: 38.08171, Refuge Road, Jonesboro 62952; 37.422112,- RED HILLS STATE PARK (19) Road, Equality 62934; GPS: 37.690409, -88.62564; (618) 643-2862. 89.3733345; (618) 833-5175. This 967-acre site offers wooded hills, -88.380192; (618) 276-4405. picturesque meadows, nature areas and TRAIL OF TEARS STATE FOREST (27) WAYNE FITZGERRELL STATE an abundance of wildlife. Camping, hiking, SAM DALE LAKE STATE Set among the rugged slopes of RECREATION AREA (30) fishing and hunting are popular. The park is FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (23) the Ozark Hills in southern Illinois, this This 3,300-acre paradise offers home to the Trace Inn Restaurant (see the One mile northwest of Johnsonville, forested site offers picnic shelters with outstanding opportunities for field trials, “Lodging & Dining” chapter) and manages in Wayne County, this 1,300-acre, multi- fireplaces and grills. In spring, up to 620 camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, the 627-acre Chauncey Marsh Wetland. use recreational area—with a 194-acre native species of flowering plants are on biking, fishing and hunting. (Upland game 3571 Ranger Lane, Sumner 62466; GPS: lake—provides habitat for shorebirds display along a network of trails for hiking hunters flock to here each fall to participate 38.728688, -87.836322; (618) 936-2469. - and upland game, and offers camping, and horseback riding. The forest is located in a controlled pheasant hunt.) The park’s hunting, hiking, fishing and horseback five miles northwest of Jonesboro. Rend Lake Resort overlooks an 18,000-acre REND LAKE STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (20) riding. 620 County Road 910 North, 3240 State Forest Road, Jonesboro reservoir of the same name. 11094 Ranger Anglers looking for crappie, catfish and Johnsonville 62850; GPS: 38.538633, 62952; GPS: 37.496461, -89.356691; Road, Whittington 62897; GPS: 38.089715, bass drop their lines at this area, located on -88.584652; (618) 835-2292. - (618) 833-4910. -88.948059; (618) 629-2320.

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ACREAGE 635 14,328 204 1,129 931 2,430 21 1,499 4,055 619 1,683 9,550 3,685 1,024 2,625 6,40019,000 1,960 967 12,690 4,004 1,270 1,302 1,133 3,100 5,910 5,220 824 6,202 3,300 CONCESSION ------DRINKING WATER ------HISTORIC STRUCTURE RESTAURANT ------RESTROOMS ------SANITARY DUMP STATION* ------VISITOR CENTER With Interpretive Staff - - BIKE TRAILS M M - BOATING - - BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP ------BOAT MOTORS E 10 U U U 10 10 U 10 U 25 10 E E U E/10 10 10 10 U 10 10 U BOAT RENTALS - CAMPING A A- A BE A- A- BE- A- A A- A- C BE A- BE- C A- (See key for camp BE- BS- D C BS D - C-Y BS D C C- C C C BE BS- D C,D C C D C D site type) Y Y Y Y C Y Y Y- Y Y Y Y Canoe Horse Y Y + ~ + Y Y + CANOE ACCESS - FISHING ------HIKING - - - - HORSE CAMPGROUND A C C BE HORSE RENTAL HORSE TRAILS HUNTING - - - - - NATURE PRESERVE N PICNICKING ------SWIMMING BEACH - -

*Fee for non-campers KEY CAMPING BOATING MOTORS Class A sites Showers, elec- Class D sites Tent camping or E Electric trolling only

tricity and vehicular access; primitive sites (walk-in or back- 10 10 horsepower limit David C. Olson $20/night1 pack) with no vehicular access; 15 15 horsepower limit Mary Rubey Kay Class BE sites Electricity and $6/night 25 25 horsepower limit vehicular access; $18/night Class Y sites Youth groups U Unlimited Class BS sites Showers and only; $2/person with minimum N Nature preserve nearby vehicular access, $10/night daily fee of $20 H Historic/archeological site Class C sites Vehicular access Camping rates are subject to L Lodging/resort or walk-in w/ shower access; change M Mountain bike trail $8/night 1Additional $10 fee for holiday weekend PC Primitive cabins + Advanced Reservations - Accessible to visitors with ~ Accepts Credit Cards disabilities

44 ILLINOIS STATE PARKS | | ILLINOIS STATE PARKS 45 WEST-CENTRAL - ILLINOIS WEST-CENTRAL - of Lincoln in Logan County. Escape to fishing lakes, basketball courts and ILLINOIS secluded picnic areas and trails or paddle picnic shelters. 4500 Pocket Road, along Salt Creek to discover the park, which East St. Louis 62205; GPS: 38.591382, West-central Illinois is home to some of the BEAVER DAM STATE PARK (1) also offers dove hunting in September and -90.093041; (618) 874-7920. largest man-made lakes in the state, including Named for a beaver dam built to form pheasant and rabbit hunting in late fall. Baldwin and Sangchris. Bordered by the the lake more than a century ago, Beaver 1366 1010th Avenue, Lincoln 62656; GPS: HORSESHOE LAKE STATE PARK Mississippi River on the west and bisected Dam State Park is located seven miles 40.1147043, -89.4027681; (217) 732-1552. (MADISON COUNTY) (7) by the Illinois River, this area is popular among southwest of Carlinville in an oak/hickory Only minutes from St. Louis on Highway anglers and recreation seekers. woodland. The park offers a variety of ELDON HAZLET STATE RECREATION AREA (5) 111, Horseshoe Lake offers various hunting Thousands of visitors are drawn to the recreational opportunities on its 750 Named after Eldon E. Hazlet—the programs, camping, fishing, hiking and historic sites of west-central Illinois, which acres—fishing, picnicking, hiking and first president of the Kaskaskia Valley cross-country skiing. The 2,850-acre include Lincoln’s New Salem and Springfield camping among the most popular. 14548 Association and a dedicated Carlyle park—which includes a natural oxbow- landmarks. Beaver Dam Lane, Plainview 62685; GPS: attorney who worked diligently and shaped lake—was home to the American Another important site in the area is 39.208424, -89.972904; (217) 854-8020. tirelessly to make the lake a reality— Indians who built the nearby Cahokia the Cahokia Mounds near Collinsville, Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area offers Mounds. Campgrounds are open May 1 which are the preserved remains of a CARLYLE LAKE STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (2) outdoor opportunities for everyone. through September 30 only. 3321 Highway prehistoric Indian city. As a major stopping point for migrating The 3,000-acre site is located on the 111, Granite City 62040; GPS: 38.690124, For more information about sites ducks and geese, this 9,520-acre area west shore of Carlyle Lake, the largest -90.091423; (618) 931-0270. - in west-central Illinois, contact Pere offers excellent public waterfowl hunting manmade lake in Illinois. Visitors enjoy Marquette State Park; (618) 786-3323; opportunities. In addition, good hunting for camping, sailing, boating, fishing, hunting, JIM EDGAR PANTHER CREEK STATE [email protected]. deer, turkey and other upland game species picnicking, bird watching and hiking FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (8) can also be found here. The site is located the 9 miles of trails. Various hunting This 16,551-acre site is located in Cass 10 miles southwest of Vandalia, on the opportunities are available in the park, County. Approximately a third is wooded upper end of 26,000-acre Carlyle Lake. 712 including a controlled pheasant program, and there are 53 miles of trails for 11 North 300th Street, Vandalia 62471; GPS: disabled archery hunting and designated horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking 38.8106972, -89.212008; (618) 425-3533. public hunting areas. Visit dnr.illinois.gov and bicycling. Boating is permitted. 22 1616 for a site specific hunter fact sheet. Camping is available with showers, 4 17 COFFEEN LAKE STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (3) The Hazlet Cottages, Campground electricity, water and sewer hookup, and 8 Twenty-two species of fish are found Store and Hazlet public swimming pool vehicular access. 10149 Highway 11, 1919 18 in Coffeen Lake, including bass, white are also located in the park. See the “Plan Chandlerville 62627; GPS: 40.033444, 1155 crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, yellow Your Visit” section for more information -90.132465; (217) 452-7741. bass, bluegill and carp. This 1,100-acre lake or call (618) 594-8701. 20100 Hazlet Park 10 1 is surrounded by native oak-hickory forests. Road, Carlyle 62231; GPS: 38.664871, KASKASKIA RIVER STATE 1313 3 There are several picnic areas and hiking -89.3367; (618) 594-3015. FISH WILDLIFE AREA (9) trails, as well as limited hunting and trapping Totaling more than 20,000 acres, 7 2 opportunities. 15084 North Fourth Avenue, FRANK HOLTEN STATE RECREATION AREA (6) Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife 5 Coffeen 62017; GPS: 39.05720, -89.39743; An urban park surrounded by East Area is a favorite of recreationists. (217) 537-3351. St. Louis, Frank Holten is an oasis for Located 50 miles southeast of St. Louis, 6 12 21 recreationists and wildlife. The 1,080 it contains 36 miles of rivers, the 2,018- 9 23 EDWARD R. MADIGAN STATE acres feature a championship 18-hole acre Baldwin Lake and diverse wildlife. 1144 FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (4) golf course and the Grand Marias Club 10981 Conservation Road, Baldwin 2020 Native birds and wildlife abound in this House, which provides catering for 62217; GPS: 38.2125128, -89.8768396; picturesque park on the southern edge special functions. There also are two (618) 785-2555.

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER STATE rivers. Père Marquette State Park, northwest of SANGANOIS STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (17) Drive, Chester 62233; GPS: 37.9723023, FISH WILDLIFE AREA (10) St. Louis near the Illinois community of Grafton, A 10,360-acre bottomland environment -89.8041022; (618) 826-2706. Consisting of 15 wildlife management encompasses 8,050 acres. 13112 Visitor of sloughs and backwater lakes, Sanganois and 13 public access areas, the Mississippi Center Lane, Grafton 62037; GPS: 38.97717, provides a refuge for migratory waterfowl WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE River State Fish & Wildlife Area manages the -90.521868; (618) 786-3323. - and a public duck hunting area. Located in RECREATION AREA (21) majority of its 24,878 acres to accommodate southwestern Mason County at the junction This 248-acre lake, fed by two creeks, waterfowl hunting and habitat enhancement. RANDOLPH COUNTY STATE of the Sangamon and Illinois rivers, it also is the focal point of Washington County. Its headquarters is located on Highway 100, RECREATION AREA (14) offers upland and forest game hunting. 3594 Located four miles south of Nashville, approximately 11 miles north of Grafton. Amid rolling hills and abundant upland County Road 200 North, Chandlerville the recreation area offers several barrier- 17836 State Highway 100 North, Grafton game cover, this area is a hunter’s dream, 62627; GPS: 40.112214, -90.353966; free facilities, including camping, hunting, 62037; GPS: 39.041421, -90.5555135; (618) inhabited by quail, deer (archery only), (309) 546-2628. picnicking and a fishing pier. Two lakefront 376-3303. squirrel, dove and rabbit. Bass and channel cabins are also available for rent. 18500 catfish can be caught in its 69-acre lake. SANGCHRIS LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA (18) Conservation Drive, Nashville 62263; GPS: NAUVOO STATE PARK (11) Located five miles north of Chester, the Nestled in native forests and brimming 38.234464, -89.724602; (618) 327-3137. When Mormons settled in the Hancock site provides equestrian trails, picnicking with a record-setting bass population, County community of Commerce City in and camping facilities. 4301 South Lake the three-fingered lake extends into both WEINBERG-KING STATE 1839, they changed its name to Nauvoo, a Drive, Chester 62233; GPS: 37.9696562, Sangamon and Christian counties, earning it FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (22) Hebrew word for “pleasant land.” Today, -89.7967889; (618) 826-2706. - the name “Sangchris.” It also is a waterfowl, William Creek meanders through Weinberg- nearby Nauvoo State Park continues to earn dove, deer and upland game hunting area. King State Park, providing habitat for an the name with a 2-mile timbered nature RAY NORBUT STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (15) 9898 Cascade Road, Rochester 62563; GPS: abundance of wildlife. Set on 772 acres of trail and a 13-acre manmade fishing lake With nearly 1,100 of its 1,380 acres 39.650112, -89.473515; (217) 498-9208. rolling terrain, steep hillsides and locust tree full of largemouth bass, channel catfish and composed primarily of oak and hickory, this area forest, Weinberg-King becomes especially bluegill. The park staff also manages Cedar offers exceptional habitat for deer and squirrel SILOAM SPRINGS STATE PARK (19) popular in winter for its cross-country skiing Glen Natural Area, near Warsaw, which and is good for hunting. In the winter, sightseers Siloam Springs offers true natural beauty. and snowmobiling. The park is located three consists of 1,202 acres, mostly used for deer often spot bald eagles along the Illinois River. The forested terrain is dotted with wildflowers miles east of Augusta (and 30 minutes hunting. P.O. Box 426, Nauvoo 62354; GPS: Located just 1.5 miles south of Valley City. and accented with a sparkling lake, which from Macomb) on Highway 101. P.O. Box 40.542838, -91.380909; (217) 453-2512. RR 1, P.O. Box 55C, Griggsville 62340; GPS: is popular for activities including hunting, 203, Augusta 62311; GPS: 40.233474, 39.7089361, -90.7245722; (217) 833-2811. fishing, hiking and nature appreciation. A -90.897673; (217) 392-2345. - PEABODY RIVER KING STATE concession stand with boat and canoe rental FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (12) SAND RIDGE STATE FOREST (16) operates seasonally. The park is located ten WORLD SHOOTING Dominated by lakes and ponds, this area The largest state forest in Illinois, Sand miles south of Clayton off Route 24, or six & RECREATIONAL COMPLEX (23) is a former coal-mining site located east Ridge State Forest has over 7,500 acres of miles north of Route 104 on County Highway. Located just north of Sparta, this state- of New Athens. Its 2,220 acres feature native oak-hickory hardwoods and pines. 938 East 3003rd Lane, Clayton 62324; GPS: of-the-art shooting facility boasts 120 trap more than 20 fishing lakes and a waterfowl Just 25 miles southwest of Peoria in Mason 39.890531, -90.934594; (217) 894-6205. - fields, two 15-station sporting clay courses, refuge. 8900 New Athens Darmstadt Road, County, Sand Ridge supports diverse flora 24 skeet fields, and 12 pistol and rifle shooting New Athens 62264; GPS: 38.3148265, and fauna and a wide variety of recreational TURKEY BLUFFS STATE bays. Visitors can fish in the complex’s -89.8481299; (618) 475-9339. opportunities, including camping, hunting, FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (20) three fishing lakes and licenses are sold on- hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, bird Hike, horseback ride and view wildlife site. The 34,000-square-foot events center PÈRE MARQUETTE STATE PARK (13) watching and picnicking. Over 50 miles of at Turkey Bluffs State Fish & Wildlife houses a 7,000-square-foot main event room, Known as Père, the French word for “Father,” marked trails run through the rolling sandy Area, two miles south of Chester. Hunting conference rooms, full-service restaurant missionary Jacques Marquette explored this terrain. 25799 East Country Road 2300 for upland game, furbearers and deer is and gift shop. The Complex also offers 1,001 area with Louis Joliet in 1673, upon reaching North, P.O. Box 111, Forest City 61532; GPS: encouraged on the 2,265 acres overlooking campsites. GPS: 38.190264, -89.757096; the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois 40.402492, -89.880918; (309) 597-2212. the Mississippi River. 4301 South Lake (618) 295-2700. -

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WEST- (H) CENTRAL Visit the Illinois State Museum (ISM) and exhibits; exciting hands-on activities; ILLINOIS see the worlds of art and nature unfold. archaeological sites; and a variety of special SILOAM SPRINGS ( SPRINGS SILOAM BEAVER DAM JIMEDGAR PANTHER KASKASKIA RIVER SANGCHRIS LAKE ( CARLYLE LAKE CARLYLE COFFEEN LAKE EDWARD R. MADIGAN ELDON HAZLET (L,PC HOLTEN FRANK HORSESHOE LAKE (H) MISSISSIPPI RIVER NAUVOO PEABODY-RIVER KING PERE MARQUETTE (H,L,PC RANDOLPH COUNTY RAY NORBUT SAND RIDGE SANGANOIS TURKEY BLUFFS COUNTY WASHINGTON (PC) WEINBERG-KING WORLD SHOOTING & RECREATIONAL COMPLEX PARK The main facility is in Springfield, and the events. The nearby, restored wetlands at the ACREAGE 148 751 772 750 16,551 10,360 24,878 20,000 1,103 7,500 1,080 2,750 1,600 1,380 1,440 9,520 8,050 3,500 5,586 5,280 2,854 2,264 2,220 museum operates three other facilities Emiquon Preserve and Emiquon National CONCESSION ------around the state. For more information, visit Wildlife Refuge provide an opportunity to DRINKING WATER ------illinoisstatemuseum.org. - see ancient land and waterscapes. 10956 HISTORIC STRUCTURE - - - North Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, IL RESTAURANT - - - - ISM-SPRINGFIELD (WEST-CENTRAL) 61542; (309) 547-3721; Open daily, 8:30 a.m. RESTROOMS ------Visitors to the Illinois State Museum to 5:00 p.m. SANITARY DUMP STATION* - - - ç - - are treated to world-renowned, interactive VISITOR CENTER - With Interpretive Staff exhibits, and engaging educational programs ISM-LOCKPORT GALLERY, BIKE TRAILS and special events. Adults and children alike LOCKPORT (NORTHEAST) BOATING - - - - - will enjoy traveling back in time to the days Enjoy changing exhibitions of art created BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP ------when Illinois was covered by a shallow, by past and contemporary Illinois artists and E E BOAT MOTORS E 25 U 10 50 /10 U U E 10 U 10 U 25 E 10 /10 tropical sea or Ice Age behemoths roamed artisans. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, BOAT RENTALS the glacial expanses, as well as learning quilts, and other decorative and ethnographic A- A- C A- CAMPING A A- AA C- BE C- BS A- BE about 12,000 years of Illinois’ human history. arts are showcased in rotating, theme- (See key for camp site type) A C A BS BS C- A BS PC Y AA BS Y (-) D C- C BE Canoe camping D Y Y D D Rotating art exhibitions demonstrate the based exhibitions augmented by interpretive Y Y + + Y + Y + + Y Y Y Horse camping + ~ +~ rich tradition of the both decorative and fine materials. The exhibitions are given an added CANOE ACCESS / RENTAL (R) R art within Illinois. Children will especially dimension through educational events, group FISHING         love the Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum tours, and outreach activities for both children HIKING   where they can join the Museum staff— and adults. Norton Building, along the Illinois HORSE CAMPGROUND   excavating fossils, collecting specimens, & Michigan Canal, 201 West 10th Street, 1st HORSE RENTAL  and creating exhibits—through the power of Floor, Lockport, IL 60441; (815) 838-7400; HORSE TRAILS imagination and free play. This museum truly Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; HUNTING     NATURE PRESERVE N N N N N N N is a Springfield gem. 502 South Spring Street, Sundays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturdays, PICNICKING              Springfield, IL 62706; (217) 782-7386. Open holidays and during exhibition changes. SWIMMING BEACH Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; *Fee for non-campers Sundays, 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. IDNR KEY CAMPING BOATING MOTORS ISM-DICKSON MOUNDS MUSEUM, Class AA sites Showers, elec- Class D sites Tent camping or E Electric trolling only LEWISTOWN (NORTHWEST) tricity, sewer and water, vehicu- primitive sites (walk-in or back- 10 10 horsepower limit This National Register Historic Site is one lar access; $25/night1 pack) with no vehicular access; 15 15 horsepower limit Class A sites Showers, elec- $6/night 25 25 horsepower limit of the major on-site archaeological museums tricity and vehicular access; Class Y sites Youth groups U Unlimited in the United States. It offers a unique $20/night1 only; $2/person with minimum - Accessible to visitors with opportunity to explore the world of the Class BE sites Electricity and daily fee of $20 disabilities vehicular access; $18/night + Advanced Reservations N Nature preserve nearby American Indian in an awe inspiring journey Class BS sites Showers and ~ Accepts Credit Cards H Historic/archeological site through 12,000 years of human experience vehicular access, $10/night Camping rates are subject to L Lodging/resort in the Illinois River Valley. Visitors to the Class C sites Vehicular access or change PC Primitive cabins Explore the history and culture of Illinois’ native walk-in w/ shower access; $8/night 1Additional $10 fee for holiday weekend museum encounter innovative interpretive people at the ISM-Dickson Mounds Museum. 50 ILLINOIS STATE PARKS | | ILLINOIS STATE PARKS 51 PRESERVATION PRESERVATION

Working together with both The Illinois Nature Preserves System, the residents and visitors, the Department oldest such system in the nation, comprises of Natural Resources (DNR) strives to 513 sites encompassing more than 94,133 protect the state’s diverse wildlife and acres of registered land and water and scenic beauty for present and future allowing public access (at owner’s discretion) generations to enjoy. to prairies, forests, marshes, swamps, fens and savannas. FORESTRY & NATURE PRESERVES The state’s forests, which comprise 12 DIVISION OF NATURAL percent of Illinois’ land area, provide habitat HERITAGE (DNH) to wildlife and more than 250 species The Division of Natural Heritage of trees. Since most of the population coordinates conservation efforts aimed at lives in urban areas, the benefits of urban protecting some of the state’s rarest natural forests—temperature modification, energy resources. It works in partnership with the conservation, abatement of air, water and Illinois Nature Preserves Commission to noise pollution—have become increasingly implement monitoring and recovery efforts valuable to the state of Illinois. for imperiled natural communities.

ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

The Illinois Conservation Foundation ships and other additional projects to inspire (ICF) inspires today’s youth—tomorrow’s lead- our next generation of conservation leaders. ers—by providing quality outdoor education and In 2010, the Torstenson Family made a programs that instill interest in conservation, generous gift to the ICF of 750 acres near ecology and sustainability. As a private charitable Rockford. This property features conservation organization, the ICF is dedicated to providing fu- education activities for children and families, ture generations opportunities to experience and tailored specifically for each visitor. There is learn the value of our state’s natural resources. a Learning Center for classroom activities, a As an independent 501(c)(3) charity, the ICF fishing pond, camping areas, a shooting range does not receive taxpayer funds and is sup- for hunter safety, and much more. Programs ported entirely through private donations. Cre- can also be taken into the community thanks ated in 1994 on the recommendation of the to the Torstenson Education Station, a 20-foot Conservation Congress, the ICF has admin- trailer accommodating nearly all educational istered more than $30 million in federal, private programs provided at the property. and conservation organization grants and has For more information, to book the property assisted in executing private land donations to or trailer, or to make a tax-deductible gift to sup- the IDNR. The charity also provides an avenue port activities that share these great lessons for funding of statewide conservation efforts, with youth in Illinois, please visit ilcf.org or call youth outdoor educational activities, scholar- (217) 785-2003.

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The ecosystems of America’s national behavior so that you can be prepared for and state parks and public lands are among what it will do next. the most diverse on the planet—from the • The eyes have it. Capturing your subject’s wetlands of the Everglades to the tem- eyes will lead the viewer into the picture perate rain forests of Olympic National and make your image more impactful. Park and the deserts of Death Valley to Always keep the eyes in focus and try to the mountains of Yellowstone and Grand place them in the power points (the inter- Tetons. For both aspiring and experienced section of rule of third guidelines). photographers, the goal of any trip to a na- • Keep a safe distance. You’ll want to keep tional park is to capture its endemic wildlife. a minimum of 25 yards between you and Taking photographs of animals presents a your subject and more than 75 yards for unique set of challenges. Landscapes cooper- larger predators. That means that you’ll ate; wildlife does not. Not only are animals need a big telephoto lens if you want to get likely to react to a photographer’s presence, up close and personal. but they are also driven by their own instincts • Shoot in burst mode. Instead of taking a and behavior, which can make capturing them single frame, increase the probability that difficult. The tips below will help you com- you’ll capture the behavior, head position or pose better wildlife images of all creatures angle by capturing multiple frames. great and small—from the bison to the tiniest • Be prepared. Wildlife, and particularly hummingbird and everything in between. birds, move quickly and without provoca- • Use a tripod. If you are using a large tele- tion. Practice your panning skills to better photo lens, consider investing in a gimbal catch birds when they alight. head, which will make it easier to track your • Timing is everything. The best time to subject. photograph wildlife is during the golden • Know your subject. Before you take out hours—at dusk and dawn—when the light your camera, understand your subject’s is soft and less likely to cast harsh shadows across your subject’s face. • Keep it simple. The easiest way to draw attention to your subject is to use a simple background. Use a shallow depth of field to JPecha/iStock blur any distracting backgrounds. • Aim for the action. Make your image more compelling by capturing your sub- ject exhibiting its natural behavior—fly- ing, hunting, eating or caring for young. The best way to take better photographs is to practice, and you don’t need to go far. Buy a bird feeder and build a studio in your Don’t miss your shot! Be aware of backyard, where you’ll be able to create your surroundings. your own version of A Star(ling) is Born.

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Illinois State Parks offer an array of and volleyball courts. Or explore the horse outdoor diversions suitable to the day trail and nine hiking trails. visitor. From biking to hiking, canoeing to picnicking, fishing to tossing the ball WEST-CENTRAL REGION around, the Land of Lincoln yields an array Ray Norbut State Fish & Wildlife of recreational activities—regardless your Area provides exceptional habitat length of stay. for a wide range of harvestable, non- harvestable, uncommon, threatened or NORTHWEST REGION endangered plants and animals. Examples Part of Prophetstown State Recreation are the bald eagle, a winter resident of Area, Wa-bo-kie-shiek nature trail follows the wooded blufflands, and the jeweled the edge of Coon Creek for approximately a shooting star, a rare pre-glacial relict third of a mile. It provides access for anglers wildflower species. while also offering a scenic stroll for hikers. Gear up for great fishing at Peabody Among White Pines Forest State Park’s River King State Fish & Wildlife Area, most interesting features are the concrete which boasts more than 20 fishing lakes fords that span the creeks, enabling visitors and a waterfowl refuge. to drive through the flowing streams, with an accessible path leading to the stream bank SOUTH REGION for wildlife watching and fishing. A beautiful 200-foot sand beach is located at Stephen A. Forbes State NORTHEAST REGION Recreation Area’s Rocky Point, where The shallow river water and rocks at visitors can enjoy a day swimming and Kankakee River State Park are no match picnicking at provided tables. for canoeists. Bring your canoe or rent locally Check out Pyramid State Recreation and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Area and enjoy numerous hills, lakes and Channahon State Park is a great starting ponds for wildlife viewing. With 16.5 miles point for a day bicycling or hiking on the I of foot, horse and mountain bike trails, & M Canal Trail. Sixty-one miles of trail there’s plenty to keep everyone occupied. along the old canal towpath grant access to unparalleled scenic and historic sights.

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