State Parks Near Galesburg, Illinois
21 state park units lie within 50 miles of Galesburg, including 2 parks across the line in Iowa. The closest is Snakeden Hollow SFWA, about 17 mi east of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Snakeden Hollow SFWA17 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 2of 21 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 16parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Galesburg, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Galesburg; driving distance is usually longer.
Snakeden Hollow SFWA
Snakeden Hollow SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Knox County, about 16 miles southwest of Kewanee.
Hours, fees and rules for Snakeden Hollow SFWA →Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
In Knox County, about 16 miles southwest of Kewanee, Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area covers about 190 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area →Delabar State Park
In Henderson County, about 2 miles north of Oquawka, Delabar State Park covers about 109 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Delabar State Park →Big River State Forest
The official site lists about 30 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Big River State Forest →Henderson County Conservation Area
Henderson County Conservation Area is a park unit in Mercer County, about 20 miles northwest of Monmouth.
Hours, fees and rules for Henderson County Conservation Area →Jubilee College State Park
In Peoria County, about 11 miles northwest of Peoria, Jubilee College State Park covers about 3,338 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Jubilee College State Park →Rock Island Trail State Park
In Peoria County, about 2 miles north of Princeville, Rock Island Trail State Park covers about 341 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Rock Island Trail State Park →Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area →Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area
Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 4,361-acre recreation area in Fulton County, about 8 miles southeast of Canton.
Hours, fees and rules for Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area →Rice Lake SFWA
Rice Lake SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Fulton County, about 9 miles southeast of Canton.
Hours, fees and rules for Rice Lake SFWA →Argyle Lake State Park
Argyle Lake State Park is a 1,714-acre park in McDonough County, in Colchester.
Hours, fees and rules for Argyle Lake State Park →Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 7,115-acre recreation area in Tazewell County, about 11 miles southeast of Canton.
Hours, fees and rules for Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area →Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area
In Bureau County, about 12 miles northeast of Kewanee, Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area covers about 913 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area →Fairport State Recreation Area
The park supports boating. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Fairport State Recreation Area →Wildcat Den State Park
Things to do include historic sites and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Wildcat Den State Park →Powerton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
In Tazewell County, about 5 miles southwest of Pekin, Powerton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area covers about 1,545 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Powerton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area →Sand Ridge State Forest
Its trail network totals roughly 50 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Sand Ridge State Forest →Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
Its trail network totals roughly 7 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area →Hennepin Canal State Trail
Covering about 4,322 acres, Hennepin Canal State Trail lies in Bureau County, about 12 miles west of Princeton.
Hours, fees and rules for Hennepin Canal State Trail →Marshall SFWA
Marshall SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Marshall County, about 5 miles northeast of Chillicothe.
Hours, fees and rules for Marshall SFWA →Woodford SFWA
Its trail network totals roughly 3 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Woodford SFWA →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Galesburg
- Delabar State Park 29 mi west · Campground listed
- Big River State Forest 30 mi west · Campground listed
- Henderson County Conservation Area 31 mi west · Campground listed
- Jubilee College State Park 31 mi east · Campground listed
- Rock Island Trail State Park 33 mi east · Campground listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Hiking near Galesburg
- Wildcat Den State Park 44 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
Questions about state parks near Galesburg
What is the closest state park to Galesburg?
Snakeden Hollow SFWA is the closest, about 17 miles east of Galesburg in a straight line. Next are Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and Delabar State Park.
How many state parks are near Galesburg?
21 state park units are within 50 miles, and 2 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Galesburg have camping?
16 parks list camping, the nearest being Delabar State Park, Big River State Forest and Henderson County Conservation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Galesburg?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Galesburg?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Kewanee, IL31 mi northeast
- Near Canton, IL32 mi southeast
- Near Macomb, IL37 mi southwest
- Near East Moline, IL39 mi north
- Near Burlington, IA40 mi west
- Near Peoria, IL42 mi east
- Near Davenport, IA44 mi north
- Near Muscatine, IA48 mi northwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.