Steeleville City Park

The focal point of this park is a monument dedicated to fallen soldiers from WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

CITY: Steeleville

Chester Country Club

Golf the par 9 course at this country club.

CITY: Chester

Randolph County Conservation Area

Amid rolling hills and abundant game cover, this area is a hunter's paradise offering quail, deer (archery only), squirrel, dove, and rabbit hunting. Bass and channel catfish are found in its 69-acre lake. Equestrian trails, picnicking, and camping.

CITY: Chester

Lake Campalot

120 sites, electricity, dump station, showers, reservations.

CITY: Percy

Fountain Bluff

Prehistoric dwellers left their marks on the rock walls. Petroglyphs depict animals, humans, geometric figures, and crosses.

CITY: Gorham

Pyramid State Park

Pyramid State Recreation Area consists of heavily forested hills and many lakes and ponds. Total overall acreage is 19,701, making Pyramid the largest State Recreation Area in Illinois. It gets its name from a coal mine that once existed here. Many species of wildlife may be found in the area, including songbirds, deer, squirrels, beavers, rabbits, turkey, bobcat, raccoons, possums, coyotes, weasel, mink, woodchucks and waterfowl. Tent and trailer camping are permitted at designated camping areas only. There are 16.5 miles of foot and horse trails and mountain bike riding. Canoeing is popular because of the rough terrain, and boats with 10-hp motors or less are allowed.

CITY: Pinckneyville

St. Genevieve Modoc Ferry

Ride the ferry across the Mighty Mississippi the next time you visit historic St. Genevieve and Randolph County. The ferry travels between St. Genevieve, Missouri and Modoc Illinois, and holds approximately nine vehicles.

CITY: Modoc

Southwestern Lakes Golf Course

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1967.

CITY: Percy

Marissa Recreation Area

Two lakes, a nine-hole golf course, a camping area, a cottage/residence area, as well as picnic shelters, are features of this great park.

CITY: Marissa

Krause Elk Farm

Tour this farm where the elk roam on 55 acres of the 600-acre spread.

CITY: Evansville

North County Country Club

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1971.

CITY: Red Bud

Sparta Country Club

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1910.

CITY: Sparta

Peabody River King State Fish Wildlife Area

Boat docks and fishing areas are easily accessed for all skill levels - even special docks for kids.

CITY: Baldwin

Randolph County State Recreational Area

96 sites, electricity available, dump station.

CITY: Chester

Baldwin Lake

Located within the Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area, Baldwin Lake boasts excellent fishing and migratory bird watching for outdoor enthusiasts. A two-lane boat ramp, camping, and picnic facilities are nearby.

CITY: Baldwin

World Shooting & Recreational Complex

Largest shooting facility of its kind in the U.S. Find more than 100 trap fields on a 3-mile line parallel by 5,000 parking spaces. Over 20 fields for skeet also. 3-D archery range, rifle and pistol ranges, 1,000 campsites, events center building & more.

CITY: Sparta

White Oak Golf Course

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1954.

CITY: Marissa

Lake Murphysboro State Park

Popular lake for fishing. This 1,000-acre park is the perfect place to enjoy hiking, camping, picnicking, boating and fishing.

CITY: Murphysboro

Sharp Rock Falls

This campground on Kinkaid Lake is open year round. There are 81 permanent sites available for annual rental. There are 20 sites with electricity, water, and sewer, plus 40 tent sites. There is also a snack bar.

CITY: Ava

Kaskaskia River State Fish and Widlife Area

One of the largest state-owned and managed sites in Illinois, located 35 miles southeast of St. Louis. The land and water area total more than 20,000 acres of river and bottomland. It contains 36 miles of river.

CITY: Baldwin

Johnson Creek Recreation Area

Recreation area includes group camping, walk-in camp sites, swimming, and picnicking facilities. Handicap accessible restrooms and fishing pier.

CITY: Murphysboro

Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Sandstone bluffs and rolling hills surround the lake and oak-hickory forest. Picnicking, fishing, boating, and hunting opportunities available.

CITY: Murphysboro

Turkey Bluffs State Fish and Wildlife Area

Hiking, picnicking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Hunting for upland game, fur-bearers and deer is encouraged on its 2,265 scenic acres that overlook the Mississippi River.

CITY: Chester

Ratz Memorial Park and Lincoln Park

Located in Red Bud, these parks feature picnic shelters, and plenty of playground equipment. Both are great places to take the kids.

CITY: Red Bud

Big Muddy River

Visitors can canoe from Riverside Park in Murphysboro to Rattlesnake Ferry in LaRue Pine Hills.

CITY: Murphysboro

Kinkaid Lake Village Marina

Located on Lake Kinkaid, the marina offers camping, boat slip rental, and boat rental. They have a restaurant, bar, bait shop, camping and boating accessories, and water toys. In addition, you can also purchase your fishing license.

CITY: Murphysboro

Popeye Statue

This monument honors Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of beloved cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man. The Popeye statue stands proudly next to the Chester Bridge.

CITY: Chester