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Red Hills State Park is the place to be for wooded hills, picturesque meadows, wildlife, wildflowers, soothing Spring breezes, and the briliant hues of autumn's colorful plumage. The park is dominated by Red Hill - the highest point of land between Cincinnati and St. Louis - and bisected by the "Old Cahokia Trace" road which was for many years the principal route from Historic Vincennes, In. to the West. In a treaty signed in Greenville, Oh. by general Anthony Wayne in 1795, the first land in Illinois ceded by Native Americans to the Colonial Government became what is now the western boundary of Red Hills State Park. A satellite of the park, the Chauncey Marsh Nature Preserve, contains Illinois' best remaining example of what is called a Wabash Border marsh ecosystem. The Trace Inn Restaurant is open year-round offering a spectacular four seasons overlook of Red Hills Lake. Fine dining is enhanced by the rustic atmospere of a rural decor. The restaurant's Holiday Banquet Room can be booked for private parties and meetings (ph. 618-936-2351). Recreational activities offered at Red Hills iclude: camping, picnicing (with shelters available), trails for hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians, horse shows, hunting, basketball, sand volleyball, boating and fishing. |
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Red Hills State Park is located on U.S. Rt. #50 near Sumner, Il. Coming from the West travel 65 mi. from I 57 (Salem) . Coming from the North I 57 (Mattoon). Exit south Il. Rt. #121 to Greenup. At junction Il. Rt. 130 travel south to Olney. At junction U.S. Rt. #50 travel east 14 mi. Coming from the east travel 18 mi. from junction Rt. # 50 and In. Rt. #41 (Vincennes, In.) GPS Coordinates: N 38* 43.851 W 087* 50.014 Chicago - 250mi St. Louis - 135mi Indianapolis - 145mi |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=IL&parkId=454441&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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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. Discounts: Proper Documentation must be shown at the time of check-in. Disability Certification from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office is required. Documentation from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is required for all disabled veterans and former POW discounts. Discounts are for Illinois residents only. Reservations must be made seven days before arrival. After the seven day window has passed, reservations are no longer allowed on-line and all remaining campsites, shelters and cabin are first come/first serve. * 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. * At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of 15 minors. * Special camping rate reductions apply to Illinois residents only. * Group size and number of vehicles cannot exceed the established maximums. * The maximum length of camping stay from May 1 through September 30 is 14 nights in any 30 day period, except, at designated sites which permit 30 nights in any 45 day period. * All pets must be on a leash. Pet owners are responsible for their animal's waste and must dispose of it properly. * All visitors are required to leave the park at or before 10:00PM. * Groups of 25 or more are required to register in advance with the park office. * FIREWOOD BAN - It is illegal to bring or possess on IDNR properties any firewood from out-of-state or from a quarantine area or adjacent counties where wood exportation or movement has been prohibited by State or Federal Law. * We hope you enjoy your stay and Remember, take only memories, leave only footprints. For specific park information or questions regarding your reservation, please call the Park Office at 618-936-2469 Please click here to read the rules & regulations for camping at all State of Illinois campgrounds. |
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