State Parks Near Lincoln, Illinois
16 state park units lie within 50 miles of Lincoln. The closest is Edward R. Madigan State Park, about 3 mi southwest of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Edward R. Madigan State Park3 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 2of 16 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 10parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 1pets allowed
State parks near Lincoln, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Lincoln; driving distance is usually longer.
Edward R. Madigan State Park
Edward R. Madigan State Park is a 970-acre park in Logan County, about 3 miles southwest of Lincoln.
Hours, fees and rules for Edward R. Madigan State Park →Weldon Springs State Park
In De Witt County, about 3 miles southeast of Clinton, Weldon Springs State Park covers about 550 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Weldon Springs State Park →Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial is a state park and memorial in Macon County, about 10 miles west of Decatur.
Hours, fees and rules for Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial →Mackinaw River SFWA
Its trail network totals roughly 2.5 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Mackinaw River SFWA →Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
In De Witt County, about 9 miles east of Clinton, Clinton Lake State Recreation Area covers about 9,300 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Clinton Lake State Recreation 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 →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 →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 →Sangchris Lake State Park
The official site lists about 20 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Sangchris Lake State Park →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 →Spitler Woods State Natural Area
Covering about 40 acres, Spitler Woods State Natural Area lies in Macon County, in Mount Zion.
Hours, fees and rules for Spitler Woods State Natural 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 →Moraine View State Park
Covering about 1,652 acres, Moraine View State Park lies in McLean County, about 13 miles east of Bloomington.
Hours, fees and rules for Moraine View State Park →Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 16,550-acre recreation area in Cass County, about 19 miles east of Beardstown.
Hours, fees and rules for Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area →Anderson Lake SFWA
Anderson Lake SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Fulton County, about 17 miles northeast of Beardstown.
Hours, fees and rules for Anderson Lake SFWA →Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area
Covering about 11,150 acres, Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area lies in Mason County, about 9 miles northeast of Beardstown.
Hours, fees and rules for Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Lincoln
- Weldon Springs State Park 24 mi east · Campground listed
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area 31 mi east · Campground listed
- Sand Ridge State Forest 32 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area 34 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Sangchris Lake State Park 35 mi south · Campground listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Lincoln
- Moraine View State Park 38 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Questions about state parks near Lincoln
What is the closest state park to Lincoln?
Edward R. Madigan State Park is the closest, about 3 miles southwest of Lincoln in a straight line. Next are Weldon Springs State Park and Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial.
How many state parks are near Lincoln?
16 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 Lincoln have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Weldon Springs State Park, Clinton Lake State Recreation Area and Sand Ridge State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Lincoln?
Yes, at 1 park, including Moraine View State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Lincoln?
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 Springfield, IL29 mi southwest
- Near Decatur, IL31 mi southeast
- Near Bloomington, IL31 mi northeast
- Near Taylorville, IL41 mi south
- Near Peoria, IL44 mi north
- Near Canton, IL45 mi northwest
- Near Champaign, IL58 mi east
- Near Macomb, IL73 mi west
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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.