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Activities
CLIMBING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, SWIMMING
Camping Reservations
Reserve your campsite at these camping areas:
Hiking Trails
Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails:
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
Illinois Iron Furnace Historic Site
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More Illinois Recreation Areas
In the southern tip of Illinois lies the rolling Shawnee Hills where 289,000 acres await you to relax, unwind and explore the Shawnee National Forest. Here you will find vast forests, wetlands and rugged bluffs home to a variety of plants and animals. The natural beauty of the area is ideal for all types of outdoor recreation.
Ways to search our Recreation Page:
- Search by Recreation Activity from the list on the left
- Zoom in on the map below and click on a site.
- Search by Recreation Site – Click on Find An Area on the right side bar
- Recreation Site Brochures and Maps
- Historical Sites & Topics
- Designated Wilderness Areas‹
- Recreation.gov
- Federal and Recreation Providers
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