State Parks Near Taylorville, Illinois
15 state park units lie within 50 miles of Taylorville. The closest is Sangchris Lake State Park, about 12 mi northwest of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Sangchris Lake State Park12 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 2of 15 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 10parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 1pets allowed
State parks near Taylorville, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Taylorville; driving distance is usually longer.
Sangchris Lake State Park
The official site lists about 20 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Sangchris Lake 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 →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 →Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area is a 1,759-acre recreation area in Fayette County, about 13 miles north of Vandalia.
Hours, fees and rules for Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area →Eagle Creek State Park
Eagle Creek State Park is a park in Shelby County, about 19 miles west of Mattoon.
Hours, fees and rules for Eagle Creek State Park →Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area
Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area is a recreation area in Moultrie County, in Bethany.
Hours, fees and rules for Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area →Wolf Creek State Park
Wolf Creek State Park is a park in Shelby County, about 17 miles west of Mattoon.
Hours, fees and rules for Wolf Creek State Park →Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 536-acre recreation area in Montgomery County, about 9 miles south of Hillsboro.
Hours, fees and rules for Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area →Hidden Springs State Forest
In Shelby County, about 15 miles northwest of Effingham, Hidden Springs State Forest covers about 1,096 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Hidden Springs State Forest →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 →Carlyle Lake SFWA
Carlyle Lake SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Fayette County, in Vandalia.
Hours, fees and rules for Carlyle Lake SFWA →Beaver Dam State Park
The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver Dam 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 →Kaskaskia River
Kaskaskia River is a state fish and wildlife area in Coles County, about 8 miles northwest of Mattoon.
Hours, fees and rules for Kaskaskia River →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 →
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Camping near Taylorville
- Sangchris Lake State Park 12 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area 30 mi south · Campground listed
- Eagle Creek State Park 32 mi east · Campground listed
- Wolf Creek State Park 34 mi east · Campground listed
- Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area 35 mi south · Campground listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Taylorville
- Wolf Creek State Park 34 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
Questions about state parks near Taylorville
What is the closest state park to Taylorville?
Sangchris Lake State Park is the closest, about 12 miles northwest of Taylorville in a straight line. Next are Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial and Spitler Woods State Natural Area.
How many state parks are near Taylorville?
15 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 Taylorville have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Sangchris Lake State Park, Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area and Eagle Creek State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Taylorville?
Yes, at 1 park, including Wolf Creek 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 Taylorville?
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, IL24 mi northwest
- Near Decatur, IL28 mi northeast
- Near Lincoln, IL41 mi north
- Near Effingham, IL51 mi southeast
- Near Highland, IL58 mi south
- Near Charleston, IL61 mi east
- Near Edwardsville, IL65 mi southwest
- Near Bloomington, IL66 mi north
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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.