Channahon State Park

In Will County, in Channahon, Channahon State Park covers about 4 acres.

Camping Only primitive tent camping is available and gear must be walked to the campsite. Fire rings, picnic tables, and grills are located in the camping area. A drinking fountain and pit toilets are located within a short distance from the camping area. A camping permit must be obtained from the information center.

Trail Access Channahon State Park is a great starting point for a day bicycling or hiking on the I & M Canal Trail. Sixty-one miles of trail along the old canal towpath gives access to unparalleled scenic and historic sights. In the spring, wildlife and wildflowers are abundant along the trail. Great blue herons and waterfowl can be observed feeding or nesting near the park and along the canal banks.

Canoeing Canoeists can paddle 15 miles of the canal between Channahon and Morris. The beautiful scenery between these two points may only be out shadowed by the abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities. Due to the fragile nature of the canal embankments, only electric trolling motors are allowed.

Fishing Anglers of all ages will enjoy fishing in either the Illinois & Michigan Canal or the DuPage River. Bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and bullhead will test the skills of even the best angler. Grab a pole, your favorite bait, a sack lunch and relax along the water’s edge for an afternoon of enjoyable fishing.

A state fishing license is usually required.

​Accessibility at Channahon: • Parking - There are three asphalt parking lots with accessible parking spaces. There is a 20' distance to the concrete sidewalk. • Restrooms - There is an accessible vault toilet in the campground and a toilet and water fountain in the Story Street parking lot. • Picnicking - There is one accessible shelter located southwest of the Jessup Street parking lot. It has a wheelchair-accessible picnic table and grill. There is a water hydrant located in the campground and at the Jessup Street parking lot. • Service animals are welcome in the park, and there are outdoor water fountains available.