Parks Near Me in Metropolis, il
Fort Massac State Park
1308 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL
Experience the scenic splendor of southern Illinois, with plenty of outdoor fun and events tied to the region's rich history, at Fort Massac State Park. Overlooking the mighty Ohio River from... Read More
Sielbeck Forest Natural Area
1812 Grinnell Road, Belknap, IL
Visitors to Sielbeck Forest pass through bottomland hardwood forest and a forested swamp mirroring the wilderness documented by public land... Read More
Cache River State Natural Area
930 Sunflower Ln, Belknap, IL
Cache River State Natural Area is situated in southernmost Illinois within a floodplain carved long ago by glacial floodwater of the Ohio River. When the Ohio River adopted its present course,... Read More
Ferne Clyffe State Park
Illinois Route 37, Goreville, IL
Ferne Clyffe State Park has been known as an outstanding natural scenic spot for a century. An abundance of ferns, unique geological features and unusual plant communities create an atmosphere... Read More
Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area
85 Glen O. Jones Road, Equality, IL
Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area, 5 miles southeast of Equality in southeastern Illinois, was the site of springs and wells that furnished brine for one of the two salt works. Although... Read More
Giant City State Park
235 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL
With its breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, a trip to Giant City State Park near Carbondale is sure to delight visitors of all ages. From camping... Read More
Cave-in-Rock State Park
1 New State Park Rd, Cave in Rock, IL
Few natural formations are as awe-inspiring or intriguing as a cave. The deep, dark recesses immediately conjure up images of adventure and mystery.
At Cave-In-Rock in southern... Read More
Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area
2755 Refuge Road, Jonesboro, IL
The Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area was acquired by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in the late 1940s and developed a wintering goose population in excess of 50,000 birds... Read More
Trail of Tears State Forest
3240 State Forest Road, Jonesboro, IL
Trail of Tears, one of Illinois' state forests, is situated in western Union County, five miles northwest of Jonesboro and 20 miles south of Murphysboro. Just over 5,000 acres are within the... Read More
Lake Murphysboro State Park
52 Cinder Hill Drive, Murphysboro, IL
Beautiful rolling hills and woods surround star-shaped Lake Murphysboro and provide a wonderful backdrop for boating, fishing, picnicking, camping and hiking. Located in Jackson County about 1... Read More
Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
52 Cinder Hill Drive, Murphysboro, IL
Located in southwestern Illinois' Jackson County, Kinkaid Lake is approximately 5 miles north of Murphysboro and 100 miles southeast of St. Louis.
Built in 1968, the lake encompasses... Read More
Ten Mile Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area
R.R. 1, McLeansboro, IL
The Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, located in southeastern Jefferson County and the western sections of Hamilton County, provides a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities,... Read More
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area
11094 Ranger Road, Whittington, IL
Outdoor recreation enthusiasts interested in water sports, horseback riding, picnicking or hiking will find that Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area has plenty to offer. The site also... Read More
Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
10885 E. Jefferson Rd, Bonnie, IL
Total Acres: 12,690 Acres of Water: 4,000
Huntable Acres: 7,690 Acres of Timber: 1,700
Open, Cultivated or Fallow Acres: 3,900
This area consists of bottomland... 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
Washington County State Recreation Area
18500 Conservation Dr, Nashville, IL
Wildlife abounds in the Washington County State Recreation Area, located four miles south of Nashville in southern Illinois. Visitors will marvel at the sight of rabbit, quail, squirrel, dove,... 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
Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
620 County Road 1910 North, Johnsonville, IL
Gently rolling terrain, lush woods and a beautiful lake make the Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area the perfect spot for a family outing. Located northwest of Johnsonville in Wayne... Read More
Beall Woods State Park
9285 Beall Woods Avenue, Mount Carmel, IL
Located on the banks of the Wabash River in southeastern Illinois, Beall Woods State Park attracts visitors from around the world who are interested in experiencing one of the few remaining... Read More
Kaskaskia River - State Fish & Wildlife Area
10981 Conservation Road, Baldwin, IL
The Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area is one of the largest state-owned and managed sites in Illinois. Located 35 miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri, the area comprises more than... Read More
