ILLINOIS
Apple River Canyon State Park
8763 E. Canyon Road
Apple River, IL 61001
815.745.3302
Located 2 ½ hours west of Chicago. Directions: Take I-90 West to US Rt. 20, travel west for 50 miles to
Rt. 78 North. Turn right and go 6 miles turn left onto Canyon Road. The park is well signed on Rt. 20 and
Rt. 78.
Weinburg-King State Park
P.O. Box 203
Augusta, IL 62311
217-392-2345
Directions: 4 miles east of Augusta on state route 101 Facilities: water, toilets, pavilion, hitch rails, fire
rings, picnic tables and dump station. 19 miles of trail. Description: rolling hills, water crossings and
scenic overlooks.
Wayne Fitzgerald State Park (Rend lake)
10885 E. Jefferson Rd.
Bonnie, IL 62816
618.279.3110
Facilities: camping, water and toilets 9 miles of trails
Kankakee River State Park
5314 West Rt. 102
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815.933.1383
Directions: Take I-57 to Exit 315 - Bradley-Bourbonnais, take route 50 south to the first stop light -
Armour Rd., turn right and go to the 3rd stop light - route 102, turn right (west), travel 7 miles to the
park. Description: Forest and meadows. Non-potable water
Jubilee College State Park
13921 W. Rte. 150
Brimfield, IL 61517
309-446-3758
Directions: From I-74 eastbound take the Brimfield Exit #75, turn left onto US route 150 and go 4 miles
to park entrance on left. From westbound I-74 take the Kickapoo-Edwards Exit #82, turn right go 1.5
miles to Kickapoo, turn left onto US route 150 travel 4 miles to park entrance on right. Facilities:
Primitive camping is located at the north end of the park. trees, water, (no potable water) and
toilets. Easy access. 25 miles of trails can be accessed from the campground. Description: Hilly,
wooded, water crossing
Jim Edgar Panther Creek Fish and Wildlife Area
10149 County Highway 11
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 452-7741
Located: 25 miles northwest of Springfield off state 125. Facilities: 51 sites, hitching rails, modern bath
house with showers and flush toilets, a barn/shelter for groups. 26 miles of trails. Users: hike, horse
Fox Ridge State Park
R.R. 1 Box 234 18175 State Park Road
Charleston, IL 61920
217.345.6416
Directions: From I-57, take the route 16 exit go east to Charleston continue on Rt. 16, to the Intersection
of Rt. 130, turn right (South) and continue for 7 miles. From I-70, take the route 130 exit north.
Continue for 11 miles. 4 miles of horse trails.
Randolph County State Fish And Wildlife Area
4301 S. Lakeside Dr.
Chester, IL 62233
618-826-2706
7 miles of trails
Siloam Springs State Park
R.R. 1 Box 204 938 E. 3003rd Lane
Clayton, IL 62324
217-894-6205
Directions: From Springfield, take I-72 west to Griggsville where you will go north on route 107 for 11
miles, turn west on route 104 and continue for 15 miles to county road 2873E, turn north and continue
for 6 miles to the park entrance. Follow the park signs on route 104 to the park entrance. Facilities:
Horse camping, water, and toilets. limited electricity 23 miles of horse trails
Argyle Lake State Park
640 Argyle Park Rd.
Colchester, IL 62326
309-776-3422
Directions: From Chicago, take either I- 80 or I- 88 west to I-74. Take I-74 south to route 34. Take route
34 west to route 67 to route 136 and go west to Colchester, continue north 2 miles on Coal Road to the
park. Horse Campground and Trails
Sand Creek Recreation Area
Macon County Conservation District
1495 Brozio Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-423-7708 or 217-423-4913.
Located just south of the City of Decatur Facilities: Non-potable water, parking area and toilets
Fees No overnight camping. 7.5 miles of maintained and marked trails
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
R.R. 1 Box 4
DeWitt, IL 61735
217-935-8722
Directions: Take route 51 north to the 2nd stop light at Clinton (Rt. 54); turn right and follow route 54
through Clinton, continue to DeWitt. Turn right onto Hwy 14 and continue to the park which is on the
right. A ten mile equestrian trail is located on the north side of the lake east of the Parnell Access Area.
Horse trailer parking at trail head.
Bear Branch Horse Camp & Outfitter
PO Box 40, Hwy 145
Eddyville, Ill 62928
618 672 4249
Email manders@shawneelink.com Website: www.bearbranch.com
Located: in the Shawnee National Forest. Facilities: Rustic Log Cabin Restaurant, Tack shop 80 sites, 40
box stalls, Cabins & Lodging
Hayes Canyon Campground
PO Box 186 Main Street
Eddyville, IL 62928
(618)672-4751 www.HayesCanyon.com
Quiet, Shady, Family Oriented camground and RV park. Campsites with water, electric, and septic hookups, and
horse/mule pens (2-4). Adjacent to Shawnee National Forest with multiple trail heads leaving right out of camp.
Saline County Conservation Area
85 Glen O. Jones Rd.
Equality, IL 62934
618-276-4405
Facilities: camping 5 miles of trails that connects to the 56 miles of River to River trail.
Sand Ridge State Forest
P.O. Box 111
Forest City, IL 61532
309-597-2212
Directions: Follow state route 136 to Mason County Road 2800E and turn north. Continue for 6 miles,
through the village of Forest City. After turning west this road become Mason County Road 2300N
continue to the forest. From Pekin, follow state route 29 south to the Manito Road, turn west and go to
Manito, which is about 20 miles. In Manito, turn right onto Mason County Road 2500N. Go 6 miles to the
forest.
Franklin Creek State Park
1872 Twist Rd.
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
815-456-2878
Located between Rochelle and Dixon, just north on state route 38. From Franklin Grove, turn north on
Daysville Road and go one block to Old Mill Road, turn left (west) on Old Mill Road and proceed one mile
to the State Natural Area. Facilities: picnic shelter, restrooms, drinking water, and six miles of trails.
Ferne Clyffe State Park
Rt.37 P.O. Box 10
Goreville, IL 62939
618-995-2411
Directions: From I-57 south, take the Goreville exit, #40, turn left (east), go 5 miles and turn right onto
state route 37, park entrance located 1 mile south of Goreville. From I-24, take exit #7 (Goreville),
turn west and go 2 miles to state route 37, turn left (south) and go ½ mile to park entrance. Facilities:
Class C Equestrian campground, 25 well-shaded sites, with picnic tables, drinking water, grills, toilets,
parking and showers. 10.5 miles of trails. Trails are closed to horses from November 1 to April 30
Pere Marquette State Park
P.O. Box 158, Route 100
Grafton, IL 62037
618-786-3323
Facilities: 12 miles of equestrian trails and a parking for trailers. Contact the Visitor Center to make
arrangements before coming to the park to ride.
Green River State Wildlife Area
375 Game Rd.
Harmon, IL 61042
815-379-2324
Facilities: camping, water and toilet. A 10-mile equestrian trail is open from April 15 to Oct. 31.
The River to River Trail Society
1142 Winkleman Road
Harrisburg, Illinois 62946
1-800-342-3100 for info
Crawford County Sate Fish And Wildlife Area
12609 E. 1700th Ave.
Hutsonville, IL 62433
618.563.4405
Directions: From the north on I-70, turn south on route 1, travel south 21 miles, turn right (west) onto
Eaton Road, go 1 mile to the office. From the south use US route 50, turn north on state route 1, travel
north 26 miles, turn left (west) on Eaton Road, go 1 mile to the office. Horse Trails
Bald Knob Wilderness
Shawnee National Forest
Jonesboro Ranger District
521 N. Main St.
Jonesboro, IL 62906
(618) 833-4511
Directions: To the Bald Knob Cross trail head and parking, take state highway 127 to the
community of Alto Pass, follow signs to Bald Knob Cross and Wilderness. Directions: To the
Godwin trail head and parking, take state highway 127 to the community of Alto Pass, follow
signs toward Bald Knob Cross and Wilderness. Description: rugged with narrow ridge tops and
steep slopes. Great views of the Mississippi River Valley. Trails by some old homestead, fruit
trees, and cemeteries Elevations: 480 ft. -980 ft., Acres: 5973, Users: hikers, horses The
trails will take you
Trail of Tears State Forest
R.R. 1 Box 1331
3240 State Forest Road
Jonesboro, IL 62952
618.833.4910
Located: Off of Illinois Route 127 (on the east) and Route 3 (from the west). Trailer parking and
equestrian trailhead located along the county blacktop road. 35 miles of trails The horseback trails
are open for use from May 1 to mid-November.
Big River State Forest
R.R. 1 Box 118
Keithsburg, IL 61442
309-374-2496
Directions: From Highway 164, follow signs and go north on the Oquawka-Keithsburg blacktop road for 9
miles. From the north, take Highway 17 to Keithsburg following signs, turn left at Main Street and go to
the next 4-way stop, turn right (south) and go 4 miles on the Oquawka-Keithsburg blacktop. Facilities:
water and toilets. 40 miles of old fire road trails.
Stephen A Forbes
Kinmundy, IL
618-547-3381
Facilities: camping and toilet, .no water 15 miles of trails
Lake Le-Aqua-Ne State Park
8542 N. Lake Rd.
Lena, IL 61048
815-369-4282
Horse camping and 4 miles of trails. No water.
Moraine View State Park
R.R. 4 Crosby Rd.
Leroy, IL 61753
309-724-8032
Directions: From I 74, Exit #149 at LeRoy, following signs. Turn left onto US 150 to Casey General
Store. Turn Right onto the LeRoy-Lexington blacktop (County Hwy. 21), continue north to sign (Moraine
View State Park), turn right and follow the road into park. Facilities: Timberline Ridge horse camp has
30 Class "A" campsites with water, electricity, and hitching racks. 13 miles of trails
Lake Lou Yaeger
4313 Beach House Trail
Litchfield, IL 62056.
217. 324-3416
Located 2 miles northeast of downtown Litchfield Facilities: Primitive camping, non-potable water and
toilets.
Rock Cut State Park
7319 Harlem Rd.
Loves Park, IL 61111
815-885-3311
Directions: I-90 west to Rockford, take the East Riverside Blvd. Exit. Follow signs off toll road: Go west on East Riverside to Perryville Road, travel north on Perryville to Hwy. 173, turn east on Hwy. 173 travel 11/2 miles to the park entrance. Facilities: Horse camping A 14-mile equestrian Closed to horses
Dec. 1 through April 15
Miller State Forest
Lowden. IL
Facilities: parking area, picnic tables, toilets and water 5 miles of trails, Description: ride along the Rock
river and pine forests.
Giant City State Park
P.O. Box 70235 Giant City Road
Makanda, IL 62958
618-457-4836
Facilities: developed sites, showers, toilets and water. 22 miles of trails.
Dolan Lake
Hamilton County Conservation Area
R.R. 4 Box 242,
McLeansboro, IL 62859
618.773.4340
Located about 8 miles southeast of McLeansboro off Route 14. Horse Trails
Grundy County Fairgrounds
Morris, IL
815-448-2607 or 5473
Directions: From I-80, exit 112 to state route 47N. l mile on right Facilities: box stalls, water, elec.
and show ring
Morrison Rockwood State Park
18750 Lake Road
Morrison, IL 61270
815.772.4708
Directions: From Chicago take the East-West Tollway (I-88) west to state route 78, Go north, and go
through Morrison and follow signs to Damen Road, continue 2 miles and turn left onto Crosby Road,
following signs, 1.5 miles to the park entrance. Facilities: campground, non-potable water and toilets.
14-mile equestrian trail. The trail has an overnight camping site with shelter and water. Description:
Forest, meadows, and hills.
Shawnee National Forest
Murphysboro Ranger District
221 Walnut St.
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Horse camping and trails
Newton Lake State Fish And Wildlife Area
3490 E. 500th Ave.
Newton, IL 62448
618.783.3478
Directions: From I-57 & I-70 take exit #160 at Effingham, proceed east on route 33 to Dieterich, turn
right at the stop light, travel south for 12 miles, turning left at Lake entrance sign 22 miles of horse
trails
Sam Parr State Park
13225 East State Highway 33
Newton, IL 62448
618.783.2661
Directions: Follow route 130 south to route 33 east, turn east and go 1 mile to park entrance.
Facilities: toilet 13 miles of trails
Middle Fork State Park
10906 Conservation Rd.
Oakwood, IL 61858
217-442-4915
Directions: From Danville, travel west on I-74, take exit 206 and go north 7 miles to the 2250 N and the
900 E intersection. Travel east onto a black top road, after 2 miles the road turns to a gravel road,
continue to the campground. Facilities: horse camp has shady sites with water and toilets. Acres:
3000 35 miles of horse trails. There are 2 river crossings which access the Kennekuk Country Park
Pyramid State Park
R.R. 1 Box 290 1562 Pyramid Park Rd.
Pickneyville IL 62274
618-357-2574
Camping and 16.5 miles of trails Users: hike, horse
Ramsey Lake State Park
P.O. Box 97
Ramsey, IL 62080
618-423-2215
Located from Ramsey one mile north and one mile west of Route 51. Facilities Small horse camp
13-mile horse trail
Sangchris Lake State Park
R.R. 1 Box 58 9898 Cascade Road
Rochester, IL 62563
217-498-9208
Directions: I-55 south to exit 96A route 29 and continue to Rochester, turn right at the 2nd stoplight,
onto Walnut Street. Travel south 5.5 miles to a 4-way stop, New City, turn left at park sign and continue
for 3 miles. Facilities: 5 Class C equestrian campsites.
Lockwood Park
Rockford Park District
5209 Safford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61101
815-987-8809
Horse Trails
Mississippi Palisades State Park
Savana, IL
815-273-2731
Facilities: camping, water and toilet 6 miles of trails
Bay Creek Ranch Horse Camp
Bart and Carol Lane
Rt 1 Box 189
Simpson, IL 62985
Phone: (618) 695-2670
email : BayCreekLane@Yahoo.com
Direct access to the Shawnee National Forest. Camping and lodging for horse back riders and their
horses. Campsites have water/electric hookups, picket lines, stalls, pens, modern showerhouse, dining
hall, ice, dump station, trail maps and guides available. Home of Bay Creek Wilderness Trail Rides.
Visit our web site at baycreekranch.com or call 618 695 2670 for brochure
Chain 'O' Lakes State Park
8916 Wilmot Rd.
Spring Grove, IL 60081
847-587-5512
A parking are for horse trailers with access to the 9 miles of equestrian trails is located near the park
entrance.
Red Hills State Park
1100 N. & 400 E.
Rt. 2 Box 252A
Sumner, IL 62466
618-936-2469
Directions: From Summer take state route 250 to the park. Facilities: camping, hitch rails, water, toilet
and day use parking.
Matthiessen State Park
Box 509
Utica, IL 61373
815.667.4868
Directions: From I-80 take exit 81, travel south for 3 miles on 178 to Utica. Follow Signs to park
office. On the north side of the Dells Area entrance is a parking lot and campground with a hitching post,
which marks the access to nine miles of horseback riding trails.
Starved Rock State Park
P.O. Box 509
Utica, IL 61373
815.667.4726
Located along Illinois Route 178 Facilities: camping, water and a day use area. 8 miles of trails
Lakewood Forest Preserve
Wauconda, IL
Directions: Take route 12 north to route 176, travel east to the preserve entrance. 6.5 miles of trails
Facilities: Large parking lot, non- potable water and toilets Description: hills and woods Permits
needed which can be obtained from the Lake County Forest Preserve office. Day use only
Forest Preserve of DuPage County
3 S 580 Naperville Road,
Wheaton, IL 60187-8761
(630) 933-7200
Horse Trails
Rend Lake State Fish And Wildlife Area
11094 Ranger Ave.
Whittington, IL 62897
618-279-3110
Horse trails
Wolf Creek State Park
R.R.1 Box 99
Winsor IL 61957
217-459-2831
Located: Eight miles northwest of Windsor Facilities: 18 camping sites, 4 with electric, hitching posts,
toilets and water for horses. 1 5 miles of trails
Silver Springs State Park
13608 Fox Rd.
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-553-6297
6 miles of trails