Illinois
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At Naturehills, we embrace nature. Below you will find a list of state parks in Illinois we have compiled for you.
DALE MILLER YOUTH (IL)
Description
In the heart of Southern Illinois, the Dale Miller Youth Area on Rend Lake offers excellent opportunities to enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, camping, biking, hiking and wildlife viewing. The 19,000 acres of water and the 20,000 acres of public lands at Rend Lake provide the perfect setting for your outdoor activities. Dale Miller Youth Area offers a large enclosed picnic shelter with electrical outlets, picnic tables, stone fireplace, and a large grill. There are 5 cabins with bunk beds. Each cabin sleeps 8 and has electricity and a picnic table. There are also 10 recreational vehicle campsites and several tent campsites, a private beach, a playground with swings, baseball field, basketball court, tennis court, and a fun and fitness trail. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, and a boat ramp. Golf, trap shooting, and sporting clays are available within minutes of the campground. Boat rentals are available at the Rend Lake Marina and Rend Lake Resort. Other activities include the Rend lake Visitor Center, Ranger-led programs, educational programs, environmental education, Rend Lake Wildlife Refuge, picnic areas, and water sports. Hunting is a large attraction to Rend Lake with its many acres of huntable property adjacent to the parks. Auto touring and ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Watchable Wildlife" viewing opportunities abound at the lake. Rend Lake is one of the best areas for birding. Horseback riding and trail rides are available at the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. For specific area information, visit the Rend Lake homepage at www.mvs.usace.army.mil/rend.
12220 REND CITY ROAD
BENTON,IL,62812-9803
Phone: 618-724-2493
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- Boating
- Camping
Directions
From I-57 exit 71- go west on IL 14 3 miles. Turn north on Rend City Road. Turn right onto Main Dam. Go 3 miles, entrance to park on left.
NORTH MARCUM DAY USE AREA (IL)
Description
In the heart of Southern Illinois, the North Marcum Day-use Area on Rend Lake, offers excellent opportunities to enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and watching wildlife. The 19,000 acres of water and the 20,000 acres of public lands at Rend Lake provide the perfect setting for your outdoor activities.The Rend Lake Bike Trail offers opportunities for biking and hiking. North Marcum Day-use offers 2 group shelters with electricity. Other amenities include a public swimming beach,hot showers, a boat ramp,playgrounds, and numerous individual picnic sites with picnic tables and grills. Golf, trap shooting, and sporting clays are available near the day-use area. Boat rentals are available at the Rend Lake Marina and Rend Lake Resort. Other activities include the Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ranger-led programs, educational programs, environmental education, Rend Lake Wildlife Refuge, picnic areas and water sports. Hunting is a large attraction to Rend Lake with its many acres of huntable government property adjacent to the parks. Auto touring and "Watchable Wildlife" viewing opportunities abound at the lake. Rend Lake is one of the best areas in the state for birding. Horseback riding and trail rides are available at the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. For specific area information, visit the Rend Lake homepage: www.mvs.usace.army.mil/rend
12220 REND CITY ROAD
BENTON,IL,62812-9803
Phone: 618-724-2493
View Regional Map
- Boating
- Camping
- Hiking
Directions
From I-57 exit 77- go west on IL Route 154 for ???? mile. Turn left onto Gun Creek Trail. Go south 3 miles to Marcum Branch Road. Turn right on Marcum Branch Road. Go 1and-???? miles to park entrance.
