Hiking Near Me in Athens, il
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
10149 County Hwy. 11, Chandlerville, IL
One of Illinois' largest public access areas, Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC) in central Illinois is a mosaic of mature forest land, agricultural land, grassland and... Read More
Sand Ridge State Forest
25779 E Co Rd 2300 N, Forest City, IL
For those who think central Illinois is one big corn field, Sand Ridge State Forest will come as a pleasant surprise. The forest is an island in a sea of... Read More
Spring Lake Fish & Wildlife Area
7982 South Park Rd, Manito, IL
Spring Lake Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Tazewell County, 25 miles southwest of Peoria on the east side of the Illinois River.
In 1950 the state made the initial land... Read More
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial
705 Spitler Park Drive, Mt Zion, IL
The Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial is a 162 acre (0.65 km²) state park located on the Sangamon River in Macon County near Harristown, Illinois. This important historic site,... Read More
Mackinaw River State Fish & Wildlife Area
15470 Nelson Road, Mackinaw, IL
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Bisected by the picturesque river whose name it bears, Mackinaw River State Fish & Wildlife Area provides hunting, fishing, canoeing and an opportunity to interact... Read More
Glen Oak Park
2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL
Glen Oak Park was designed by the legendary Landscape Architect Oscar F. DuBuis and dedicated in 1896. Glen Oak Park is the former home of the District's Administrative and Recreation Offices.... Read More
Eagle Creek State Recreation Area
2341 Eagle Creek Rd, Findlay, IL
In east central Illinois--just minutes from Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Effingham and surrounding communities--the Eagle Creek/Wolf Creek sites, facing each other... Read More
Argyle Lake State Park
640 Argyle Park Road, Colchester, IL
Known as a fisherman's delight, Argyle Lake State Park has a full complement of recreational opportunities. Just 7 miles from Macomb, Argyle Lake also offers picnicking, camping, hiking and... Read More
Siloam Springs State Park
938 E 3003rd Ln, Clayton, IL
Nature's bounty has conspired to produce a natural beauty and source of recreation greatly prized by generations of Midwesterners at Siloam Springs State Park, just minutes east of Quincy in... Read More
Hidden Springs State Forest
2438 E 700N Rd, Strasburg, IL
Hidden Springs State Forest (formerly known as Shelby State Forest) consists of approximately 1,200 acres of land near Clarksburg, 10 miles southeast of Shelbyville in Shelby... Read More
Pere Marquette State Park
13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton, IL
Pere Marquette State Park is a nature lover's paradise. In addition to enjoying the spectacular views of the Illinois River and its backwaters from several points atop the bluffs, visitors can... Read More
Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County)
3321 Highway 111, Granite City, IL
Horseshoe Lake State Park is located off Highway 111 in the southwestern part of Illinois in Madison County. With easy access from the Metro East for visitors from throughout the region, the... Read More
Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
20100 Hazlet Park Rd, Carlyle, IL
It seems appropriate for one of the largest campgrounds in the Illinois state park system to be located on the largest manmade lake in Illinois. Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area is a... Read More
Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area
16006-875 E. St, Sheffield, IL
Mautino SFWA is mostly unreclaimed strip mine ground containing several lakes of various sizes. The site contains 911 total acres, 891 acres of which are available for archery deer and turkey... Read More
Hennepin Canal State Trail
16006 875 E. Street, Sheffield, IL
The Hennepin Canal State Trail is an ideal destination for a relaxing day of picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and old fashioned family fun. There are plenty of picnic tables along the... Read More
Starved Rock State Park
2668 East 873 Road, Oglesby, IL
Starved Rock State Park on the Illinois River bluff in La Salle County is one of Illinois' most beautiful destinations. The park's 18 canyons feature vertical walls of moss-covered stone... Read More
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
6924 Omega Road, Kinmundy, IL
Picture yourself on the banks of a beautiful lake, surrounded by shady oaks and rolling hills. The presence of a graceful heron on the water, or deer or even a wild turkey in the nearby brush... Read More
Big River State Forest
RR 1, Keithsburg, IL
Big River State Forest in western Illinois’ Henderson County is 8 miles north of Oquawka on the Oquawka-Keithsburg blacktop. The forest is managed primarily to demonstrate sound forestry... Read More
