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Trail of Tears State Forest
Hike, hunt, and horseback ride at this conservation area in southwestern Illinois.
Walk or trot along 22 miles of trails in this 5,000-acre wood. This state forest is situated in western Union County 5 miles northwest of Jonesboro. Get into the woods at any time of year thanks to well-marked trails and plenty of trees.
Explore a nature preserve and a state-run tree nursery. Trek over rugged hillsides at the Ozark Hills Nature Preserve. This area contains some of the most varied terrains in Illinois.
Just west of this forest lies the Mississippi River as it churns towards the Ohio River near Cairo. The river helps birds as they migrate through the area. Binoculars come in handy for spotting birds, foxes, coyotes, and chipmunks. Keep your eyes peeled for a multitude of adorable flying squirrels.
Visit this forest in fall time for resplendent colors. Peak times are often in early to mid-October.
Walk or trot along 22 miles of trails in this 5,000-acre wood. This state forest is situated in western Union County 5 miles northwest of Jonesboro. Get into the woods at any time of year thanks to well-marked trails and plenty of trees.
Explore a nature preserve and a state-run tree nursery. Trek over rugged hillsides at the Ozark Hills Nature Preserve. This area contains some of the most varied terrains in Illinois.
Just west of this forest lies the Mississippi River as it churns towards the Ohio River near Cairo. The river helps birds as they migrate through the area. Binoculars come in handy for spotting birds, foxes, coyotes, and chipmunks. Keep your eyes peeled for a multitude of adorable flying squirrels.
Visit this forest in fall time for resplendent colors. Peak times are often in early to mid-October. Spring creates blooms of wildflowers in the prairie portions of the park.
Reserve one of 19 campsites here. Fourteen are for RVs, while five have rustic shelters.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Trail of Tears State Forest
Trail of Tears Campground. Sounds like a killer band name, but you won’t find hard core rockers here (unless you bring the jams). Tucked away in the Ozark Hills, this is one of the most rugged landscapes in the state. Narrow, rocky ridge tops poetically scar the landscape, with lush green foliage slicing through. Clear, cool streams run through th Read more...
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