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]
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]