Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

6924 Omega Road, Kinmundy, IL

Picture yourself on the banks of a beautiful lake, surrounded by shady oaks and rolling hills. The presence of a graceful heron on the water, or de... Read More

Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

712 N. 300 St., Vandalia, IL

A tremendous variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and natural beauty awaits you at Carlyle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, 60 miles e... Read More

South Shore State Park

20100 Hazlet Park Rd, Carlyle, IL

Carlyle Lake, which at 26,000 acres is the largest manmade reservoir in Illinois, is home to South Shore State Park. Located on land leased by the ... Read More

Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

620 County Road 1910 North, Johnsonville, IL

Gently rolling terrain, lush woods and a beautiful lake make the Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area the perfect spot for a family outing.... Read More

Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

10885 E. Jefferson Rd, Bonnie, IL

Total Acres: 12,690 Acres of Water: 4,000Huntable Acres: 7,690 Acres of Timber: 1,700Open, Cultivated or Fallow Acres: 3,90... Read More

Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area

11094 Ranger Road, Whittington, IL

Outdoor recreation enthusiasts interested in water sports, horseback riding, picnicking or hiking will find that Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation... Read More

Washington County State Recreation Area

18500 Conservation Dr, Nashville, IL

Wildlife abounds in the Washington County State Recreation Area, located four miles south of Nashville in southern Illinois. Visitors will marvel a... Read More

Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

15084 N. 4th Avenue, Coffeen, IL

Coffeen Lake is an attractive site with a history of providing anglers and hunters great success. The site was opened in 1986 and operates under a ... Read More

Ten Mile Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

R.R. 1, McLeansboro, IL

The Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, located in southeastern Jefferson County and the western sections of Hamilton County, provides a w... Read More

Glenn Shoals Strutting Gobblers - National Wild Turkey Federation

, Hillsboro, IL

Pyramid State Recreation Area

1562 Pyramid Park Rd, Pinckneyville, IL

Pyramid State Recreation Area consists of forested hills, lakes and ponds. Southern Illinois University owned and used 924 acres of the site for re... Read More

Eagle Creek State Recreation Area

2341 Eagle Creek Rd, Findlay, IL

In east central Illinois--just minutes from Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Effingham and surrounding communities--the Eagle Creek/Wolf Creek site... Read More

Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area

13225 East State Highway 33, Newton, IL

For several decades the residents of Jasper County worked for a state park, assisted and encouraged by a former resident and conservationist, Sam P... Read More

Peabody River State Fish and Wildlife Area

8900 Darmstadt Rd, New Athens, IL

Pea body-River KingOnce a surface-mined area, Peabody Rrver King Stale Fish and Wiklife Area is used today by anglers, hunters and other outdoor en... Read More

Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

52 Cinder Hill Drive, Murphysboro, IL

Located in southwestern Illinois' Jackson County, Kinkaid Lake is approximately 5 miles north of Murphysboro and 100 miles southeast of St. Louis.&... Read More

Shawnee National Forest

50 Hwy 145 South, Harrisburg, IL

Kaskaskia River - State Fish & Wildlife Area

10981 Conservation Road, Baldwin, IL

The Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area is one of the largest state-owned and managed sites in Illinois. Located 35 miles southeast of S... Read More

Giant City State Park

235 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL

With its breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, a trip to Giant City State Park near Carbondale is sure to... Read More

Randolph County State Recreation Area

4301 S. Lake Dr., Chester, IL

Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, hunting and camping are... Read More

Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area

85 Glen O. Jones Road, Equality, IL

Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area, 5 miles southeast of Equality in southeastern Illinois, was the site of springs and wells that furnis... Read More

Salem, IL

Best Hunting around Salem, IL