Parks Near Me in Swansea, il
Frank Holten State Recreation Area
4500 Pocket Road, East Saint Louis, IL
Within view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch, Frank Holten State Recreation Area is an ideal destination for outdoor recreation in an urban setting in East St. Louis. The 1,080-acre St. Clair... 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
Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park
185 West Trendley Avenue, East Saint Louis, IL
Park Hours:
April thru October - Daily (Dawn to 10:00 PM)
November thru March - Sunday thru Thursday (Dawn to Dusk), Friday and Saturday (Dawn to 10:00... 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
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
Lehrter Park
500 Park Avenue, Albers, IL
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
