Illinois Recreation Areas

Directions 50 miles east of St. Louis, MO on US 50. Phone (618) 594-2484 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING SITE, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Illinois Campgrounds

Directions Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is located five miles west of Marion, Illinois, and five miles south of Herrin, Illinois, on State Route 148. From I-57 in Marion, go west on Illinois Route 13 about three miles to Illinois Route 148. Turn left (south) and go two and one-half

Directions Call the visitor center for more information about the Wilderness area at 618-997-3344 ext. 1 or visit the Refuge visitor center located at 8588 Route 148 in Marion. It is open daily from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The visitor center offers exhibits of local wildlife and habitats, as

Directions Emiquon Refuge is located at the confluence of the Spoon and Illinois rivers in Fulton County, Illinois. Situated just west of Havana, Illinois, on Route 97/78, the refuge is accessible by State Highway 24 from Peoria or Lewistown, and State Highway 136 from Havana, Illinois. Phone 309-535-2290 Activities BOATING,

Directions Take I-74 East to Exit 95B, East Camp Street. Camp street will shortly merge into East Washington, continue for about 2 miles, until you reach Farmdale Road. Turn right onto Farmdale road. Follow the signs to Farmdale Dam. Phone (309) 676-4601 Campground Reservations Illinois Campgrounds Hiking Trails Illinois Hiking

Directions The Visitor Center is located at Starved Rock Lock and Dam on the Illinois River between Ottawa and Utica. From I-80 take exit 81 and follow the signs south through Utica. Turn left immediately prior to the bridge. Follow the road until you see the lock. Phone (309) 676-4601

Directions Located 113 miles east of St. Louis, MO, 208 miles south of Chicago, IL, 87 miles west of Terre Haute, IN, and 35 miles south of Decatur, IL. Phone (217) 774-3951 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS,

Directions By car: The Visitor Center is located at 426 South Seventh Street. Use this address when seeking GPS or on-line directions. The 4-block Lincoln Home Neighborhood is open to pedestrians and closed to vehicles. For specific directions go to http://www.nps.gov/liho/planyourvisit/directions.htm Phone (217) 492-4241 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, WILDLIFE

Directions From Beardstown: Follow Route 67 south from Beardstown approximately 10 miles to Highway 104. Turn west onto Highway 104. Follow approximately 5 miles. Turn north onto Putnam Street. Follow Putnam to Gaskill. Turn east and then north onto Beach Road. Follow Beach Road 1/2 mile to refuge. From Jacksonville:

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Phone (636) 899-2600 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Illinois Campgrounds Hiking Trails Illinois Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Illinois Recreation Areas | Facebook | Mississippi River – Kaskaskia River Photo Album | Mississippi River – Kaskaskia River Website The Rivers Project

Phone (618) 564-3151 Campground Reservations Illinois Campgrounds Hiking Trails Illinois Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Illinois Recreation Areas | Ohio River – Pool 52 Photo Album | Ohio River – Pool 52 Website Locks and Dam No. 52 is located on the Ohio River, near Brookport, IL, at mile 939

Phone (618) 742-6213 Campground Reservations Illinois Campgrounds Hiking Trails Illinois Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Illinois Recreation Areas | Ohio River – Pool 53 Website Locks and Dam No. 53 is located on the Ohio River, upstream of Mound City, IL.

Phone (618) 564-2315 Activities FISHING, PICNICKING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE Campground Reservations Illinois Campgrounds Hiking Trails Illinois Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Illinois Recreation Areas | Ohio River – Smithland Pool Photo Album | Ohio River – Smithland Pool Website The Smithland Navigation Project is located on the Ohio

Directions For detailed directions please visit the park’s website. Phone (773) 468-9310 Campground Reservations Illinois Campgrounds Hiking Trails Illinois Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Illinois Recreation Areas | Pullman National Monument Official Website | Pullman National Monument Map In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwine. All were

Directions Located near Mt. Vernon, IL, 15 miles south of junction of I-64 and I-57. Phone (618) 724-2493 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Illinois Campgrounds |

Activities CLIMBING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, SWIMMING Campground Reservations Illinois Campgrounds Hiking Trails Illinois Hiking Trails | Garden of the Gods Recreation Area | Illinois Iron Furnace Historic Site | Burden Fall Wilderness Related Link(s) More Illinois Recreation Areas | Shawnee National Forest In the southern tip of