Picnic Spots Near Me in Carrollton, il
Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area
17836 State Highway 100 N, Grafton, IL
Imagine an area that includes 15 wildlife management areas and 13 public access areas spanning more than 24,000 acres and scattered along 75 miles of two major rivers. Add to this awe-inspiring... 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
Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
647 N State HWY 100, Astoria, IL
History
In the early 1900s, Anderson Lake was a private... Read More
Peabody River State Fish and Wildlife Area
8900 Darmstadt Rd, New Athens, IL
Pea body-River King
Once a surface-mined area, Peabody Rrver King Stale Fish and Wiklife Area is used today by anglers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts looking... 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
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
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
Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
19721 U.S. 24, Canton, IL
Providing a stop-over area for migrating waterfowl, Rice Lake and the surrounding areas provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife observation. Because of an extensive habitat management... Read More
Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
Ramsey Lake Rd, Ramsey, IL
Rolling hills, timbered shoreline, and beautiful Ramsey Lake make the Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area a unique and popular recreation spot. Visitors will enjoy the picturesque woods, secluded... Read More
Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area
1366 1010th Avenue, Lincoln, IL
Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area, a 974-acre site along Salt Creek just south of Lincoln in Logan Co., is an ideal destination for those looking for a quiet and peaceful outdoors... Read More
Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area
19721 N. US 24, Canton, IL
Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Peoria on U.S. Route 24 and is protected from the Illinois River by a major levee. Teeming with fish and... 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
Randolph County State Recreation Area
4301 S. Lake Dr., Chester, IL
Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, hunting and camping are just a few of the choices on the 1,101 acres... Read More
Nauvoo State Park
980 S Bluff, Nauvoo, IL
Nauvoo's first name was Quashquema, a Fox Indian word meaning "peaceful place." Nauvoo, a Hebrew word for "beautiful place" or "pleasant land", is a historic town and the backdrop for Nauvoo... Read More
Pyramid State Recreation Area
1562 Pyramid Park Rd, Pinckneyville, IL
Pyramid State Recreation Area consists of forested hills, lakes and ponds. Southern Illinois University owned and used 924 acres of the site for research, transferring the land to the state in... Read More
Jubilee College State Park
13921 U.S. 150150, Brimfield, IL
Jubilee College State Park is a 3,200-acre facility, located in Peoria County between the towns of Kickapoo and Brimfield, just off U.S. Route 150. This scenic area, with its rolling topography... 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
Mackinaw River State Fish & Wildlife Area
15470 Nelson Road, Mackinaw, IL
Area
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
Weldon Springs State Park
4734 Weldon Springs Rd, Clinton, IL
Located just southeast of Clinton in DeWitt County, Weldon Springs State Park is a 550-acre park for all seasons. Weldon Springs' recreational agenda is among the most comprehensive in the... Read More
