Beall Woods State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.illinois.gov(618) 298-2442
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park noticeCAMPGROUND TEMPORARILY CLOSED: Beginning August 17, 2026, the campground at Beall Woods State Park will be closed to undergo upgrades to it's… (more)
CAMPGROUND TEMPORARILY CLOSED: Beginning August 17, 2026, the campground at Beall Woods State Park will be closed to undergo upgrades to it's electric. Please check back here or our Facebook page for updates.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Beall Woods State Park is a park in Wabash County, about 6 miles southwest of Mount Carmel.
Fees and passes
Free: 'The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) does not charge an Entrance Fee to any state owned or operated land.' Camping, cabins and shelters are fee-based.
Statewide fee rule from Illinois's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- ExploreMoreIL (IDNR camping, cabins, group camps and shelters)
No reservations are necessary for the campground.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: trails.
Service dogs are welcome; water hydrants are available at the visitor center, shelters, and campground. Pets, bicycles and horses are not allowed on trails. (Pet Friendly!!)
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Sixteen Class C campsites with vehicular access and restrooms, but no showers or electricity, are available. A disposal station is available for camper’s use. Individuals interested in utilizing the group campground are encouraged to call the site headquarters to avoid scheduling conflicts. No reservations are necessary for the campground. Campers are asked to set up at their chosen campsite and park personnel will come by to issue a permit.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Trails
Trails
Trail Information
- Hiking Trail Map
Six established trails offer hikers excellent views of Beall Woods' old-growth forest. From the easy 1-mile Tuliptree Trail to the 1.50-mile moderately easy White Oak Trail, the nature enthusiast can get a sense of what the settlers saw when they arrived at the banks of the Wabash River.
To preserve the fragile ecosystem, hikers are urged to stay on established trails. Pets, bicycles and horses are not allowed on trails. Collecting or removing any natural object is prohibited. Depending on the season, visitors should come prepared with insect repellent. Since low areas are subject to flooding and standing water, trail conditions are posted by the front door of the Visitor Center.
Read more from the park
- Prairie Trail (0.25 mile) - An easy 0.25-mile trail weaving through our restored native prairie patch. The area is teaming with native prairie forbs and grasses, pollinators, and wildlife (like quails!).
- White Oak Trail (1.5 mile) - With the exception of two flights of stairs, the White Oak is a moderately easy trail offering hikers the greatest variety of vegetation and forest conditions. It passes over five soil types, through upland and bottomland forest, and gives visitors a sense of what settlers experienced when arriving at this part of the state. The Wabash River can be viewed from this trail.
- Tuliptree Trail (1 mile) - An easy 1-mile upland forest trail. Several self-guided brochures featuring tree identification and spring wildflowers growing along this trail are available for visitor use and can be picked up at the trail entrance or in the visitor center. (2 bridge crossings)
- Lake Trail (0.5 mile) - This 0.5-mile easy trail takes you from the visitor center to the edge of the lake. From there, you can take a hike around the lake! (Pet Friendly!!)
- Sweet Gum Trail (0.5 mile) - This short, picturesque trail meandering along Coffee Creek features an interesting rock cliff. Many plants adapted to cool, moist, and shady conditions are found in this area. The visitor must access this trail from the park's north side. The trail is closed periodically due to flooding.
- Schneck Trail (1.5 mile) - This trail is dedicated to Dr. Jacob Schneck, a pioneer Mount Carmel physician and botanist. This easy 1.50-mile trail is accessed from the park's north side and is closed periodically due to flooding.
Fishing
Fishing
In the late 1970s, a 15-acre lake was developed to provide park visitors additional recreational opportunities and a scenic backdrop. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. The lake also is stocked in the spring and fall for trout season. While a boat launch is located on the lake, only trolling motors may be used.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Showers: not available (stated by the park)
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessibility Features at Beall Woods:
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Parking - The parking lots are all asphalt, less than three years old, with marked accessible parking areas that are attached to sidewalks.
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Sidewalks - Beall Woods concrete sidewalks are all equipped with textile warnings where they contact the asphalt parking lots.
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Restrooms – Beall Woods State Park offers restroom facilities throughout the park. There are 3 accessible privies located at shelter 1, shelter 2, and the campground. A restroom with flush toilets is located inside the Visitor Center.
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Camping Sites – Beall Woods State Park offers 2 designated accessible camping sites. One at Campsite 10 and one at Campsite 17, known as the Group Camp. Both are first-come, first-serve with no reservations.
Read more from the park
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Fishing – Beall Woods State Park has one dock that is wheelchair accessible. The dock is located just past Shelter 1. There are two designated parking spots within 100 feet of the dock.
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Hunting Opportunities – Beall Woods State Park provides accessible hunting opportunities upon request for archery deer hunting only. Please call (618) 298-2441 or stop by the Visitor Center, and one of our staff will assist you.
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Trails - Beall Woods has guided hikes available. There are 4 trails, some more difficult than others. The Tuliptree Trail is 1 mi long and is the least difficult, with a couple of areas a person in a wheelchair may need assistance. The Tuliptree and the White Oak Trails both have benches to sit on if needed. The White Oak Trail is 1 1/4 miles long and has 3 flights of stairs.
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Amphitheater – Beall Woods State Park has an amphitheater area with all new concrete sidewalks located near the visitor center. The site is used for large groups, church services, and weddings. There are three designated parking spots in front of the Visitor Center.
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Visitor Center - Beall Woods Visitor Center has a variety of displays, and all are accessible. However, no headphones, braille, or tactile displays are available. Doors to the Visitor Center are at ground level.
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Service dogs are welcome; water hydrants are available at the visitor center, shelters, and campground.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 9285 Beall Woods Avenue
Mount Carmel, IL 62863 - Nearest town
- Mount Carmel — about 6 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.3540, -87.8280
- Phone
- (618) 298-2442
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Illinois State Parks (IDNR state parks and recreation areas) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- IDNR All Parks list (AEM content-fragment list JSON) + each unit's landing page for official title, coordinates, address, phone
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology