State Parks Near Peoria, Illinois
20 state park units lie within 50 miles of Peoria. The closest is Jubilee College State Park, about 11 mi northwest of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Jubilee College State Park11 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 20 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 12parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 1pets allowed
State parks near Peoria, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Peoria; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →Mackinaw River SFWA
Its trail network totals roughly 2.5 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Mackinaw River SFWA →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 →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 →Sand Ridge State Forest
Its trail network totals roughly 50 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Sand Ridge State Forest →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 →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 →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 →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 →Donnelley/DePue SFWAs
Donnelley/DePue SFWAs is a state fish and wildlife area in Bureau County, in De Pue.
Hours, fees and rules for Donnelley/DePue SFWAs →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 →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 →Matthiessen State Park
Covering about 1,915 acres, Matthiessen State Park lies in LaSalle County, about 2 miles east of Oglesby.
Hours, fees and rules for Matthiessen State Park →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Peoria
- Jubilee College State Park 11 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Rock Island Trail State Park 16 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Marshall SFWA 17 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Woodford SFWA 17 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area 23 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Peoria
- Matthiessen State Park 48 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Questions about state parks near Peoria
What is the closest state park to Peoria?
Jubilee College State Park is the closest, about 11 miles northwest of Peoria in a straight line. Next are Powerton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area and Rock Island Trail State Park.
How many state parks are near Peoria?
20 state park units are within 50 miles, and 7 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Peoria have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being Jubilee College State Park, Rock Island Trail State Park and Marshall SFWA. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Peoria?
Yes, at 1 park, including Matthiessen 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 Peoria?
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 Canton, IL26 mi southwest
- Near Kewanee, IL37 mi northwest
- Near Bloomington, IL39 mi southeast
- Near Galesburg, IL42 mi west
- Near Lincoln, IL44 mi south
- Near Ottawa, IL59 mi northeast
- Near Macomb, IL59 mi west
- Near Springfield, IL66 mi south
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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.