Parks Near Me in Mount Sterling, il
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
Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area
46816 290th Ave, Griggsville, IL
Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 1,140-acre mosaic of bottomlands, woodlands, wetlands, open fields, steep hills, rocky ravines, hollows, brushy draws and bluffs. Located along the... 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
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
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
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
Henderson County Conservation Area
R.R. #1, Keithsburg, IL
Henderson County Conservation Area, which includes Gladstone Lake, offers a variety of recreational facilities. The 27-acre lake has a shoreline of 1.5 miles and a maximum depth of 25 feet. The... 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
Delabar State Park
North of Oquawka near Illinois Route 164, Oquawka, IL
Located on the Mississippi River about 1 1/2 miles north of Oquawka near Illinois Route 164, Delabar State Park offers quality outdoor experiences for anglers, hikers, campers and... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lincoln Park
1601 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL
As a part of AARP's 60th Anniversary, AARP launched an ambitious effort in 2019 to create 53 fitness parks – one each in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin... Read More
Snakeden Hollow State Fish & Wildlife Area
1936 State Hwy. 167, Victoria, IL
Although the name Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area is rather intimidating, there are no more snakes here than in other areas of the state. Actually the site is the namesake of a... 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
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road, Hanna City, IL
Discover the animals that called Illinois home during the pioneer days. This unique 2000 acre zoological park is home to wolves, bison, black bear, elk, cougar, otter and so much more. You will... 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
