Company description
Trail of Tears State Forest offers Conservation Departments, and State Government Offices services in Jonesboro, IL area.
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- Alerts And Important Information
- * Park hours are 6:00 am to 10:00 pm - you must be off the trails by dusk. * No one under 18 years of age may register for a campsite or book a reservation. * At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of 15 minors. * Special camping rate reductions apply to Illinois residents only. * The maximum length of camping stay from May 1 through September 30 is 14 nights in any 30 day period. * All pets must be on a leash not to exceed 10 feet, pet owners are responsible for their pets waste and must dispose of it properly. Owners must keep their pets quiet between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am (quiet time). * All campers visitors are required to leave the park at or before 10:00 pm * Groups of 25 or more are required to register in advance with the parks office. * Equestrian Campers - All pets must be kept on a leash not to exceed 10 foot. * Water available at the White Barn off of State Forest Road. * Horseback riding is permitted along designated horse trails. Access and trailer parking are available at the equestrian trailhead along the county blacktop road. Horseback use and horse trailer parking is not permitted on or along roads or fire trails (except where those are part of a horse trail), on hiking trails or anywhere south of the blacktop road. The horseback trails are open for use from May 1 through October 31. These trails may be closed temporarily in the event of heavy rains during the riding season; it is best to call the site for a current report on trail conditions (618-833-4910). A detailed map of the horseback trails is available upon request. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not allowed off paved or graveled roads. All terrain vehicles are prohibited. In winter and early spring, gravel roads are closed to vehicles. Both Class C (tent camping with vehicle access) and Class D (backpack) camping sites are available at the State Forest. Some locations have log shelters with adjacent privies. Group camping is available at a few sites. The forest's gravel roads are closed to vehicles from December 24 through the end of the spring wild turkey hunting season (generally the second week in May). All camping access is by foot only during that period (Class D). For information on group camping or special access concerns (during the winter-spring months) contact the site superintendent headquarters at (618-833-4910). * Squirrels, deer, turkey and raccoon are common game species of the Forest. Please be aware of the areas closed to hunting: the Ozark Hills Nature Preserve, the restricted area around the main picnic and day-use area, within 300 yards of any building or the tree nursery beds, or within any road right-of-way. Hunters must report their harvest at registration boxes (provided at access points). Please observe all State and Federal regulations when hunting the State Forest. For additional hunting information see: Hunter Fact Sheet
- Services
- Admin Service, Copying, Admin Service, Faxing, Ball Field, Camping, Primitive, Grills, HISTORIC STRUCTURE/FEATURE, Hiking, Hiking - Difficult, Hiking - Moderate, Hiking Trail, Historic Sites, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Information/Contact Station, Jogging/Running, Parking, Photography, Picnic Area, Picnic Pavilion, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Picnicking, Playground, Recycling Station, Restrooms, SCENIC DRIVING ROUTES, Shelters, Trails, Difficult Hiking, Trails, Easy Hiking/Walking, Trails, Equestrian, Trails, Moderate Hiking, Walking, Water, Drinking, Wildflower Viewing, Wildlife Viewing, Less Than 1 Mile Sightseeing, Greater Than 1 Mile Kayak Rentals, Within 10 Miles Antiquing, Car Rentals, Cash Machine/Atm, Catering, Church, Cottages, Dining, Fuel, Vehicles, Geological Formations, Golf, Golfing, Grocery Store, Hospital, Mall, Medical Clinic, Motel, Newspapers, Orchard/Produce Farm, Propane, Restaurant, Retail, Drinks, Retail, Ice, Retail, Snacks, Retail, Store/Gift Shop, Shopping, Greater Than 10 Miles Airport, Outfitter
- Gps Info
- (Latitude, Longitude): 37.48472, -89.34861
