Lincoln Trail State Park

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Lincoln Trail State Park
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Entrance to Lincoln Trail State Park
Map showing the location of Lincoln Trail State Park
Map showing the location of Lincoln Trail State Park
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Lincoln Trail State Park
LocationClark County, Illinois, USA
Nearest cityMarshall, Illinois
Coordinates39°20′45″N 87°43′06″W / 39.345833°N 87.718333°W / 39.345833; -87.718333Coordinates: 39°20′45″N 87°43′06″W / 39.345833°N 87.718333°W / 39.345833; -87.718333
Area1,023 acres (4.14 km2)
Established1958
Governing bodyIllinois Department of Natural Resources

Lincoln Trail State Park is a 1,023-acre (414 ha) Illinois state park located in Clark County, Illinois.[1] It is positioned 2 miles (3 km) south of the city of Marshall, just west of Illinois Route 1.[2] The state acquired the first 31 acres (13 ha) of the park in 1936; the park and lake were officially dedicated in 1958.[3]

Facilities and amenities[]

The main attraction of the park is the 146-acre (59 ha) Lincoln Trail Lake, which was the third lake created in Illinois (1955-1956) using federal monies under the Dingell-Johnson Act. The lake's maximum depth is 41 feet (12 m).[4]

The park offers camping, hiking, fishing and boating (outboard motors are limited to 10 horsepower (7.5 kW)). Facilities include a launching ramp, parking for boat trailers and a full-service concession stand. Boat and seasonal dock rentals are available.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Lincoln Trail State Park - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  2. ^ "Camping". www2.illinois.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  3. ^ Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Lincoln Trail State Park Archived 2005-12-01 at the Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ IL 62441, 16985 East 1350th Road Marshall. "Lincoln Trail State Park". Enjoy Illinois. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  5. ^ "Venues in Southern Illinois | - Lincoln Trail State Park". ILLINOISouth Tourism. Retrieved 2021-08-31.


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