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Giant City L our website at www.giantcitylodge.com or phone State Park 618-457-4921. The Giant City Lodge is open the First Friday of February through Mid-December. Giant City State Park Reservations accepted for the following season be - 235 Giant City Road ginning December 1. Makanda IL 62958, (618) 457-4836

Picnicking I While groups of 25 or more are welcome and encouraged to use the park’s facilities, they are required to register in advance with the site The park is filled with excellent picnic facilities and office to avoid crowding or scheduling conflicts. shelters. Tables, water, fire grills and children’s play - I At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of 15 minors. grounds can be found throughout the facility. I Pets must be kept on leashes at all times. I Actions by nature can result in closed roads and other facilities. We Camping hope you enjoy your stay. Remember, take only memories, leave only footprints. Giant City is a popular weekend retreat because of I For more information on state parks, write to the Department of Natural its varied and well-kept campground facilities. Its Resources, Office of Land Management, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271, call (217) 782-6302 or visit our website at Class A campgrounds provide water, electricity, http://dnr.state.il.us. showers and sanitary facilities for tent and trailer I For more information on tourism in Illinois, call the Illinois Department camping. There is a separate Class A equestrian of Commerce and Community Affairs’ Bureau of Tourism at 1-800- 2CONNECT. campground located off the horse trail in the south - I Hearing-impaired individuals may call the Department of Natural Re - west corner of the park. sources’ TTY number, (217) 782-9175, or use the Ameritech Relay Number, 1-800-526-0844. A Class C camping area with 14 walk-in sites at the south end of the family campground is available Equal opportunity to participate in programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and those funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies is available to all individuals for those who prefer a more primitive setting. Water, regardless of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, religion or other non-merit factors. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the funding source’s civil rights office and/or the Equal outdoor privies, and access to showers are pro - Employment Opportunity Officer, IDNR, One Natural Resource Way, Springfield, IL. 62702-1271; vided. A Group camping area is available on a first 217/785-0067; TTY 217/782-9175. This information may be provided in an alternative format if required. Contact the DNR Clearinghouse come, first served basis for organized groups with at (217)782-7498 for assistance. Giant City adult supervision. Please contact the Park Office, Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois DNR – 12/13 • IOCI 0183-14 Creek, Trillium and Arrow wood trails. The 12-mile Red Detailed, self-guided interpretive trail brochures Cedar Hiking Trail provides an invigorating challenge are available at the Visitors Center. A 1/4 mile Forest to the truly dedicated backpacker. Red Cedar Trail of - Management Demonstration Trail has been added fers “hike-in” campsites at the half way point (6 miles) near the Visitor’s Center, to demonstrate the impact of the trail. of invasive species in the forest. For the equestrian, the park is home to a 12-mile loop horse trails. Horse rental is available, and Fishing and Boating guided, group horseback rides depart daily. Minors Ponds are located throughout the park for bank fish - must be accompanied by an adult. ing. Little Grassy Lake on the east side of the park, Giant City Stables provides guided trail rides, owned by the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, has a pony rides, group events, Equine facilitated learning “shallow water” boat launching ramp and provides & therapy. Call 618-529-4110, email us at gcs anglers with opportunities to land largemouth bass, horse@ gmail.com, or visit our website at www.giant bluegill and crappie. Boats are limited to 10 horse - citystables.com. power motors. The lake also is ideal for canoeing. For further infor mation, contact Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, at (618) 997-3344. Hunting 618-457-4836, prior to arrival to avoid scheduling Hunting is allowed at Giant City on a controlled basis. conflicts and overcrowding. Contact the site superintendent for details on season times and area rules. Proper registration rules are Hiking strictly enforced. Exploration of the picturesque natural wonders of For more information, contact Giant City State Giant City State Park can be enjoyed along the Post Park, Visitor Center, 235 Giant City Road, Makanda, Oak, Devil’s Stand table, Giant City, Stonefort, Indian IL 62958. Phone (618) 457-4836.

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