Sielbeck Forest SNA
- 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(618) 524-5577
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 396 acres, Sielbeck Forest SNA lies in Massac County, about 10 miles northwest of Metropolis.
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.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Pets must be kept on leashes at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Trails
Hiking (but no trails)
While hiking around the area, one can see some of the enormous trees protected by the Sielbeck family and state. No trails, day-use area, or major improvements exist or are planned as a means of keeping the area as natural as possible. After the reforestation project is completed, converting all row-crop fields back into trees, fields and wood lots will be allowed to revert back to their natural state.
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing is allowed on the two small ponds, with largemouth bass and bluegill the predominant species.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Accessibility
Accessibility at Sielbeck Forest:
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Parking - The park has gravel parking lots and no sidewalks.
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Restrooms - There are no accessible restrooms available.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1812 Grinnell Rd.
Belknap, IL 62908 - Nearest town
- Metropolis — about 10 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.2760, -88.7592
- Phone
- (618) 524-5577
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
- 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