Edward R. Madigan State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.illinois.gov(217) 732-1552
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Edward R. Madigan State Park is a 970-acre park in Logan County, about 3 miles southwest of Lincoln.
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
- Booking system
- ExploreMoreIL (IDNR camping, cabins, group camps and shelters)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Trails
Trails
Edward R. Madigan SFWA offers a scenic 7-mile hiking/bicycle trail, which meanders gently through grassland, woodland, and riparian habitats. There is also a three-quarter mile jogging trail for physical fitness enthusiasts.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Canoeing on Salt Creek is allowed, with access provided at a ramp near the north park boundary.
Fishing
Fishing
Salt Creek can be fished for largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads, and carp.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ 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 at Edward Madigan:
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Parking - The parking lot is asphalt with an accessible parking space bordering the sidewalk.
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Restrooms - Accessible restrooms are available in the site office.
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Service animals are welcome, but the site does not have outdoor water fountains.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1366 1010th Avenue
Lincoln, IL 62656 - Nearest town
- Lincoln — about 3 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.1170, -89.4000
- Phone
- (217) 732-1552
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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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