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Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, Illinois
River bluffs on the Illinois River, with a stone lodge and bald eagles in winter.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
The largest state park in Illinois sits on the bluffs above the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. A big stone lodge, hiking trails and overlooks make it a good stop on the Great River Road. Bald eagles gather in winter.
Good to know
- Free entry
- Eagle days in winter
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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