Picnic Spots Near Me in Swansea, il
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hidden Springs State Forest
2438 E 700N Rd, Strasburg, IL
Hidden Springs State Forest (formerly known as Shelby State Forest) consists of approximately 1,200 acres of land near Clarksburg, 10 miles southeast of Shelbyville in Shelby... 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
Eagle Creek State Recreation Area
2341 Eagle Creek Rd, Findlay, IL
In east central Illinois--just minutes from Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Effingham and surrounding communities--the Eagle Creek/Wolf Creek sites, facing each other... 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
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
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
