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State Parks

  • Giant City State Park
    235 Giant City Road • Makanda, IL 62958
    Located 12 Miles South of Carbondale
    618-457-4836
    Camping, horseback riding, fishing, picnicking, rappelling, and hiking the Giant City Nature Trail, home of the “Giant City Streets” formed 12,000 years ago by huge bluffs of sandstone, are just some of the many activities to enjoy when visiting Giant City State Park, located in the Shawnee National Forest.  more...  map

Lakes & Marinas

  • Cedar Lake
    Cedar Creek Road • Carbondale, IL 62901
    south of Carbondale
    800-526-1500
    1,750 acres filled with fishing fun. There are bluegill, crappie, catfish, and bass. Swimming is also available at Poplar Camp Beach.  map

  • Devil's Kitchen Campground & Marina
    1625 Tacoma Lake Road • Carbondale, IL 62901
    618-457-5004
    Surrounded by 810 acres and located on a clear and deep lake, this marina offers bait, tackle, ice, and boat and canoe rentals. A small restaurant is on site. Fully equipped RVs are also available for rent.  map

Sports Centers

Golf

  • Midland Hills Golf Course
    309 Midland Hills Road • Carbondale, IL 62901
    618-529-3698
    This beautiful 18 hole golf course is one of the most scenic, oldest, and most challenging courses in the area. more...  map

  • Stone Creek
    503 Stone Creek Drive • Carbondale, IL 62901
    Eight Miles South of Carbondale on US Route 51
    618-351-GOLF (351-4653)
    This 18 hole golf course is one of the most scenic golf courses in Southern Illinois and features most of the tree species native to Illinois. more...  map

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