Parks Near Me in Mount Vernon, il
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
712 N. 300 St., Vandalia, IL
A tremendous variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and natural beauty awaits you at Carlyle Lake State Fish & Wildlife... 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
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
Lehrter Park
500 Park Avenue, Albers, IL
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
