WALNUT POINT STATE PARK

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CAMPING ILLINOIS

Walnut Point State Park


April 29, 2024

Walnut Point State Park is a beautiful and serene camping area located in Illinois. The park offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including a large lake and rolling hills. Nearby points of interest include several hiking trails, picnic areas, and some of the best fishing in the state.

The campground amenities include electrical and water hookups, a dump station, showers, and restrooms. The park offers both reservation and first-come-first-serve camping options, with a total of 59 campsites available.

An interesting fact about this park is that it was once a part of the historic Lincoln Trail, which served as a major route for early pioneers and settlers. Today, visitors can still see remnants of the trail throughout the park.

The best time of year to visit Walnut Point State Park is during the summer months, from June to August, when temperatures average around 85 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the park is also open year-round and offers beautiful views during all seasons, including autumn foliage and winter snowscapes.

Overall, Walnut Point State Park is a must-visit camping destination for those seeking a peaceful and scenic getaway in the Midwest.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Fanny Hooe

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass White Perch Yellow Perch

Beck Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass

Axehead Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Turner Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Long Run

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Antoine

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Skokie Lagoons

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Peavy Pond

Apache Trout Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Splake

Monee Reservoir

American Eel Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lacey Creek

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Barth Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Belleau Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Twin Falls Flowage

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Lake Tecumseh

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Common Carp Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Kankakee Cut-Off

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Mastodon Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Whoopie Cat Lake

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Braidwood Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Walleye

Spring Grove Rearing Area

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Copper Harbor

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Lake Trout Lake Whitefish

Bagley Fishing Pier

Tampier Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Turtlehead Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Shakey Lakes

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Gene Pond

Apache Trout Bluegill Kelp Bass White Perch

Warrior Resrvoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

I & M Canal

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Defiance Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Sand Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Maple Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Coffeeville Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Superior

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Lake Trout Lake Whitefish Walleye

Busse Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Lake Demopolis

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Largemouth Bass

Vanhorn Woods Park

Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Gainesville Resevoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Sipsey River

Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass Spotted Bass

Banana Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Pettibone Creek

Blue Catfish Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass

Smith Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Spotted Bass

Whalon Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Bird Park Quarry

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Sterling Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Peregrine Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Camp Long Lake Fishing Pier

Des Plaines River

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Milliken Lake

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass

McCullom Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

WEST 5000N ROAD GRUNDY COUNTY
Watershed,
COUNTY ROAD 1285 NORTH RICHLAND COUNTY
Little Wabash Watershed, Illinois
POPLAR STREET 8570, MEROM
Middle Wabash-Busseron Watershed, Indiana
COBB BOULEVARD KANKAKEE
Kankakee Watershed, Illinois
WEST 5000N ROAD GRUNDY COUNTY
Watershed,
SOUTH KANKAKEE ROAD 8501, GRUNDY COUNTY
Watershed,
I 64 WHITE COUNTY
Lower Wabash Watershed, Indiana
WEST 5000N ROAD GRUNDY COUNTY
Watershed,
SOUTH HOMER LAKE ROAD CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
Vermilion Watershed, Illinois
COUNTY ROAD E 1800 NORTH 3102-3264, MOMENCE
Kankakee Watershed, Illinois

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