Illini State Park

Reserve Your Campsite

There is something for every type of camper at Illini State Park. Both tent and trailer sites, including electric and sanitation service, are offered, and some of the sites offer breathtaking views of the river. A youth area is available for youth groups. Camping reservations can be made online at ExploreMoreIL™.

Boating and Fishing

Anglers will find ample supplies of crappie, bass, bluegill, catfish, carp, bullheads, and many other species in the Illinois River. A boat ramp is available for visitors' boats. Although there is no motor limit on the Illinois River, boaters should be aware of the danger of barge traffic and the close proximity of the Marseilles Lock and Dam.

​Accessibility at Illini:

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Parking - There are asphalt parking lots with accessible parking spaces at the boat ramp, Illini-wek trail head, concession, shower house, River Meadow day use area, Marsattawa, and Mallard Bay shelters. There is approximately 5' from the parking spaces to the sidewalk. The park office has a wheelchair ramp.

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Restrooms - There are accessible flush toilets in the Great Falls campground shower building and ADA vault toilets in the Great Falls non-electric campground, Whitetail electric and non-electric campgrounds, Pine Glen Youth Group Campground, Marsattawa Shelter, River Meadows and Mallard Bay day use areas, Concession parking lot, and Illini-wek trailhead.

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Boating - There are wooden accessible boat docks at the Illinois River ramp. There is less than a 30' distance from the asphalt parking area to the boat docks.