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| contractID | IL |
| description | Fox Ridge State Park, just 8 miles south of Charleston in east central Illinois is known for its steep, thickly wooded ridges, broad, lush valleys and miles of rugged, scenic hiking trails. In sharp contrast to the flat prairies of most of this section of Illinois, Fox Ridge is set amid rolling hills along the forested bluffs of the Embarras (pronounced River.At any time of year, Fox Ridge State Park is a great place to visit. In winter, the snow softened ridges are alive with birds and animals. In the spring, a panoramic blanket of multi-hued wildflowers and blooming, budding trees celebrate the resurgence of growth. By summer the dense vegetation and new generation of wildlife are thriving in the sun, and autumn brings its brilliant display of color as nature enhances the woodlands with yellow, red, purple and orange. |
| drivingDirection | From I70 take the Greenup/Charleston exit 119. Go North towards Charleston on Route 130 13 mi. Park is on the left. From I57 take the Charleston Mattoon Exit 190. Go East towards Charleston on Route 16. In Charleston go south on Route 130 for 6 mi. the park is on the right. |
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| facility | Fox Ridge State Park |
| facilityID | 452421 |
| fullReservationUrl | http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=IL&parkId=452421&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation | Camping fees are refundable if cancellation notification is received no later than 3 days prior to arrival. Shelter Reservations are non-refundable unless the area is closed by the Department, in this circumstance the Site Manager will contact you prior to your reservation date to cancel and issue your refund. A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) from the camping party must register for the party and thereby acknowledge compliance with the rules and regulations of the park for the party. Please note Fox Ridge State Park Shelters during the month of October will be opened from 8:30 am to Sunset. Mushroom Hunters be aware Spring shotgun turkey hunting over laps this popular pastime contract site for details for your safety. Ridge lake (a Research Lake) is open for fishing from Memorial Day to Labor day Th- Sun by reservation only, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. It is closed at ALL other times. For a reservation call 217-345-6490. Summer interpretation programs are sponsored by the Fox Ridge Foundation. It occurs at the park office on weekends from Memorial day to labor day. If renting a cabin call park office three days prior to arrival for directions on picking up key For specific park information or questions regarding your reservation, please call the Park Office at 217-345-6416 Please click here to read the rules & regulations for camping at all State of Illinois campgrounds. |
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