Lincoln Trail State Park Explained

Lincoln Trail State Park
Iucn Category:III
Map:USA Illinois#USA
Map Width:225
Location:Clark County, Illinois, USA
Nearest City:Marshall, Illinois
Coordinates:39.3458°N -87.7183°W
Area Acre:1023
Established:1958
Governing Body:Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Lincoln Trail State Park is a 10230NaN0 Illinois state park located in Clark County, Illinois.[1] It is positioned 2miles south of the city of Marshall, just west of Illinois Route 1.[2] The state acquired the first 31acres of the park in 1936; the park and lake were officially dedicated in 1958.[3]

Facilities and amenities

The main attraction of the park is the 146acres Lincoln Trail Lake, which was the third lake created in Illinois (1955-1956) using federal monies under the Dingell-Johnson Act. The lake's maximum depth is .[4]

The park offers camping, hiking, fishing and boating (outboard motors are limited to 10hp). Facilities include a launching ramp, parking for boat trailers and a full-service concession stand. Boat and seasonal dock rentals are available.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lincoln Trail State Park - Google Search. 2021-08-31. www.google.com.
  2. Web site: Camping. 2021-08-31. www2.illinois.gov.
  3. [Illinois Department of Natural Resources]
  4. Web site: IL 62441. 16985 East 1350th Road Marshall. Lincoln Trail State Park. 2021-08-31. Enjoy Illinois. en-US.
  5. Web site: Venues in Southern Illinois - Lincoln Trail State Park. 2021-08-31. ILLINOISouth Tourism. english.