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Welcome to Illinois State Parks’ web site that provides conservation and preservation enthusiasts from around the globe an opportunity to support these Illinois treasures. We are thankful you have chosen to follow the thousands of people that have demonstrated an interest in supporting our mission.
Attention hunters: Visit our FAQ page for information about the use of centerfire, single-shot rifles for deer hunting in Illinois.
Camping is available at many Illinois State Parks. The most-visited sites are listed below. For camping at other State Parks, consult the park listing page.
Illinois has 41 State Parks, 17 State Wildlife Areas, 11 State Recreation Areas, and 6 State Forests. The Illinois State Park system encompasses over 475,000 acres of land. Nearly 44 million visitors come to an Illinois park each year.
Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Starved Rock State Park. This is a very nice area with plenty of hiking trails, waterfalls, River view and woodlands. 2. Matthiessen State Park.
Kickapoo MTB Exceeds Expectations - Kickapoo State Recreation Area has over 22 miles of mountain biking trails. These trails draw visitors from all over the Midwest. You will be surprised with the quality of the trail system and the beauty of the park. Everyone will find something they love about riding here.
The parks range from small day-use affairs to larger parks that boast everything from fancy lodges and canyons to powerboating on large lakes. The parks are free to enter and offer campgrounds with seasonal pricing for primitive to RV campsites.
Explore Illinois' state parks and national forests with hiking and biking trails, rivers to kayak along and wildlife to see.
State parks are sacred for their enchanting beauty, scenic natural wonders, the chance to glimpse the past, and protected lands maintained for the enjoyment of all.
Home to 309 state parks and recreational sites, Illinois has something to offer every type of outdoorsy traveler, whether you're looking to camp or hike in the warm-weather months, go ice fishing come winter, or spot wildlife year-round.