Illinois State Parks

This Scenic Illinois Hike Is Even Better in the Winter If you’re headed to Savanna, Illinois, for the Mississippi Palisade State Park, be sure to hike the Great River Trail this winter.

Severe weather is affecting several state parks in southern Illinois. Please monitor IDNR’s closures page throughout the weekend for updates on park closures and restricted access, as well as river closures: https://dnr.illinois.gov/closures/currentclosuresofdnrsitesandareas.html

🌧 Fort Massac State Park in Massac County is closed until further notice due to flooding.

🌧 Access to Fort Defiance State Park in Alexander County is restricted.

🌧 Phone service has been disrupted at several parks in southern Illinois. If you can’t get through, please try again later.

🌧 At Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area on Rend Lake in Franklin County, the campground is open with the exception of Hickman’s Point and Lakeview. Shelter 4 is closed due to flooding.

Check back for significant updates as they become available this weekend. Also monitor the Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s page for storm-related updates.

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Fort Massac State Park

One Of Illinois' Best State Parks Is A Little-Known Gem Offering Thrilling Outdoor Adventures Hiking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding are all on the menu at this great Illinois State Park. Here's what you can do and the best time to visit.

More than $60M announced to improve Illinois state parks and historic sites The Illinois Department of Natural Resources receives money for maintenance projects that have been postponed.

This Little Known Park In Illinois Is A Hidden Gem And It Will Take Your Breath Away Dixon Springs State Park in Illinois offers hiking, camping, and unique geological features within the Shawnee National

The Stunning 48-Foot-Tall Native American Sculpture In Illinois That You've Probably Never Even Heard Of Discover Illinois' towering tribute to Native American heritage

Step Inside This Forbidden Army Depot That's Been Left To Decay In Illinois You'll want to stay away from this area!

'Under-the-radar' national parks in Midwest highlighted by National Geographic Love getting out and experiencing nature but hate overcrowding? National Geographic has published its list of the 10 best national parks to avoid summer crowding, and several Midwestern entries made the cut.

Climb Stairs To This State Park Overlook In Illinois And You Can See For Miles Lace up those hiking boots to tackle the McAdams Peak Trail in Pere Marquette State Park. This is a hiking trail in Illinois with a breathtaking view.

Make Illinois state parks your home for the 2024 total solar eclipse - The Labor Tribune Seven years after the 2017 total eclipse thrilled and delighted viewers in the Midwest, another total solar eclipse will be visible over 128 miles of Illinois the afternoon of April 8, 2024. The next total solar eclipse visible in the United States won’t be until 2044. Thirty-one Illinois state pa...

The Rugged And Remote Hiking Trail In Illinois That Is Well-Worth The Effort This challenging 22-mile trail has plenty of rewards as you travel toward the breathtaking Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest.

Here Are The Best Times And Places To View Illinois' Fall Foliage In 2023 Fall is the most beautiful time of year. Use this handy interactive map to see when peak fall foliage will happen in your part of Illinois.