| The Area
With iss woods, H2O & wildlife, Walnut Point State Park in east-central Illinois has it all - from fishing, hunting & camping to hiking, picnicking & cross-country skiing. Conveniently located within a few miles of Interstate 57, U.S. Highway 36 & Illinois Route 133, the 631-acre site is 20 miles northeast of Charleston.
History
Walnut Point was named for Douglas County's first pioneer settlement. No longer in existence, the community was established in the 1830's about two miles from the park site. The park opened in 1968 & is managed by the Department of Natural Resources. |
Walnut Point - State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates: 39.705663, -88.030607
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