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Kickapoo State Recreation Area
A hodge-podge of deep-water ponds await you in eastern Illinois.
Fri to Sun: 7:00am – 9:00pm
Explore a total of 22 deep-water ponds that were once part of a coal mining operation. The largest pond/lake measures 57 acres. Nine of these lakes have boat ramps for anglers, or if you like to canoe, kayak, or paddle. Fish for the biggest trophies in spring or fall when the state stocks the lakes with trout.
Scuba dive in the clear, deep water of former mining tunnels. This is one of the few Illinois State Parks that allow scuba diving. Get a permit to enter Inland Sea and Sportsman's Lake.
Challenge yourself with a difficult 7.6-mile out-and-back hiking trail. The path is also designed for runners. Take it easy on several shorter hikes throughout this recreation area.
Float along the Middle Fork of the Vermillion River. Outfitters rent canoes and shuttle you between the start and end points for convenience. T
Explore a total of 22 deep-water ponds that were once part of a coal mining operation. The largest pond/lake measures 57 acres. Nine of these lakes have boat ramps for anglers, or if you like to canoe, kayak, or paddle. Fish for the biggest trophies in spring or fall when the state stocks the lakes with trout.
Scuba dive in the clear, deep water of former mining tunnels. This is one of the few Illinois State Parks that allow scuba diving. Get a permit to enter Inland Sea and Sportsman's Lake.
Challenge yourself with a difficult 7.6-mile out-and-back hiking trail. The path is also designed for runners. Take it easy on several shorter hikes throughout this recreation area.
Float along the Middle Fork of the Vermillion River. Outfitters rent canoes and shuttle you between the start and end points for convenience. The tree-lined river offers shade on hot, sunny days.
Choose between two campgrounds here, with 184 campsites. Around half of them have electrical hook-ups.
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2 campgrounds in Kickapoo State Recreation Area
With awesome opportunities such as scuba diving on the agenda, you won't want to miss out on the fun Redear Campground has to offer. If you're not in the mood for diving deep, consider angling for some fresh trout or canoeing around one of the massive lakes. Wildlife spotting such as great blue herons and muskrats will be sure to delight, though k Read more...
Revel in the lush forests near Brian Plawer Campground, where wildflowers bloom and the lake fun reigns supreme. Keep an eye out for warblers and wild turkeys as you kayak the crystalline waters, or cast a line for some scrumptious redear sunfish. Eclectic activities such as scuba diving and hunting just make these grounds that much more worth vis Read more...
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