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Activities at Illinois State Parks

Numerous outdoor activities are available at Illinois State Parks.

The lists below show the most widely available activities.  Visit the individual park pages for additional listings.

For detailed information about all activities available at Illinois State Parks, including rules and permit requirements, if any, visit the Recreation webpage.

Fishing

Metal Detecting

Cross Country Skiing

Hiking Trails

Geocaching

Bike Trails

Archery Range

Hunting

Boating

Equestrian Trails