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Cave-In-Rock State Park - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r5/caverock.htm
The 204-acre park is about one-fourth mile northeast of the village of Cave-In-Rock off Route 1. The 60-foot-high hills and rugged bluffs edging the wooded park command a panoramic and scenic view of the Ohio River. |
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Red Hills State Park - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r5/redhls.htm
Dominated by Red Hill, the highest point of land between St. Louis and Cincinnati, and the 120-foot tower and cross rising from its summit, this park provides opportunities for picnicking, camping, hiking, boating and fishing. |
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Dixon Springs State Park - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r5/dixon.htm
A 787 acre park about 10 miles west of Golconda. Dixon Springs became a 19th century health spa which attracted hundreds to the seven springs of mineral-enriched water. |
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Giant City State Park - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r5/gc.htm
4,000-acre park famous for its abundance of plants, wildflowers, flowering trees, wildlife, and spectacular scenery. |
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Fort Massac State Park - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R5/frmindex.htm
Overlooking the mighty Ohio River from the southern tip of Illinois, this majestic location has been preserved and maintained since 1908, when it became Illinois' first state park. |
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Lake Murphysboro State Park - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r5/murphysb.htm
About one mile west of Murphysboro off Route 149, the 1022-acre park is the perfect place to enjoy boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking and the great outdoors. |
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Pyramid State Park - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r5/pyramid.htm
Consists of heavily forested hills and many lakes and ponds offering opportunities for picnicking, hiking, horse riding, fishing, camping, and hunting. |
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Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r5/stephen.htm
Located 15 miles northeast of Salem in Marion County, this park offers hiking, boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing, hunting, camping, and horseback riding opportunities. |
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Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r5/wayne.htm
Overlooking the 19,000-acre Rend Lake Reservoir. Approximately 2,000 acres are developed for picnicking, boating access, camping and other activities, and 1,000 acres have been set aside for hunting, field trials, wildlife observation, and hiking. |
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Beall Woods State Park and Nature Preserve - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r5/beall.htm
6 miles south of Mount Carmel near Keensburg. Picnicking and class C camping is available and while a boat launch is located on the lake, only trolling motors may be used. |