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Dixon
Springs State Park
10,000
years before the hustle and bustle of city life, Native Americans
lived in Illinois.
If you want to uncover some state history and get in touch with
nature, then the campgrounds and parks of Illinois are waiting
for you.
Dixon
Springs State Park in the Illinois Shawnee Hills is a diverse
camping location for novice or experienced adventure seekers.
Dixon Springs has something all of your friends should enjoy.
You can go swimming, have a picnic or go camping at one of ten
sites on the grounds. But you can also get away from telling ghost
stories by the campfire, and play basketball, volleyball or go
to the horseshoe pits and archery range.
The
park is 801 acres, but don't be tempted to hunt the critters you're
sharing the forest with.
Check out @chicago's camping tips before you try to make that
squirrel stew.
Tips
Dixon
Springs located in Pope County, 1 mile east of Rt. 145 and 30
miles south of Harrisburg, Illinois
Dixon Springs
· Electricity available $10
· Tent sites $6
· No reservations
· No camping permit
· Picnic area and outdoor stoves
· Concession stand
· Bath house
· Sanitary dumping station
General Tips from Illinois Department of Natural Resources:
· Alcohol restrictions may apply to certain campgrounds,
call ahead
· Permits and reservations may be required, call ahead
· Hunting/fishing licenses mandatory at non-residential
sites for anyone 16 and over
· Licenses sold at a Wal-Mart, Kmart or outdoor store near
you
· $5.50 to $24.50 for non-resident, $13 for Illinois residents
· Safety courses (usually free) for hunting to snowmobiling
available
· Fishing clinics: learn how to catch, clean and cook fish
For more information on state parks and requirements visit the
Illinois Department of Natural
Resources.
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