WALNUT POINT STATE PARK

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CAMPING ILLINOIS

Walnut Point State Park


May 2, 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

                                                       

Camp Long Lake Fishing Pier

Twin Falls Flowage

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Banana Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Tecumseh

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Common Carp Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Shakey Lakes

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Sipsey River

Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass Spotted Bass

Peavy Pond

Apache Trout Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Splake

Lake Antoine

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Warrior Resrvoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Gene Pond

Apache Trout Bluegill Kelp Bass White Perch

Gainesville Resevoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Peregrine Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Barth Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Whalon Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Beck Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass

Coffeeville Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

McCullom Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Lake Fanny Hooe

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass White Perch Yellow Perch

Skokie Lagoons

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Axehead Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Busse Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Sterling Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Des Plaines River

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Monee Reservoir

American Eel Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Demopolis

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Largemouth Bass

Copper Harbor

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Lake Trout Lake Whitefish

Turner Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Smith Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Spotted Bass

Maple Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Bagley Fishing Pier

Lake Superior

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Lake Trout Lake Whitefish Walleye

Long Run

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Turtlehead Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Mastodon Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Vanhorn Woods Park

Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Sand Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Spring Grove Rearing Area

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

I & M Canal

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Kankakee Cut-Off

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Bird Park Quarry

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Milliken Lake

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Pettibone Creek

Blue Catfish Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth 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

Lacey Creek

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Defiance Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Tampier Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Belleau Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

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