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Pere Marquette
Pere Marquette State Park is a state park located in Grafton, Illinois. It is the largest state park in Illinois, covering 8,000 acres (32 km2) of land along the Mississippi River. The park is named after Father Jacques Marquette, a French Jesuit missionary who explored the area in the late 17th century. The park offers a variety of activities, including camping, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and picnicking. The park also features a lodge, cabins, and a conference center. Pere Marquette State Park is a popular destination for bird watching, as it is home to a variety of species, including bald eagles, ospreys, and great blue herons.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
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User Reviews
Harry Doolittle
Fantastic site. Great trails. Amazing scenic drives. Visitor center is top notch.
Melody Barfield
Beautiful park especially in fall with beautiful hiking trails of different lengths and difficulties and therefore qualified for hiking with people of different experience levels and ages. I love the variety of trees and plants, even to encounter rocks to get in a little climbing experience, the beautiful lookouts and to explore and observe a variety of animals and insects. I recommend to use one of the state park pavillons to finish with a barbecue or to stop by in the stunning lodge for a little treat.
ca ca
From california. Very pretty but leaves were green. Found 1 spot with pretty colors. No change of colors so quite sad. Other than that it was a very nice short drive
John Moore
This park is a nature's lovers paradise. Located in Grafton Illinois at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. We took the main circle drive thru the park which had many pull offs for you to get out and enjoy the views. Unfortunately we never made it back to see the main Lodge. A great park for camping and hiking. The visitors center open daily from 8-3pm. Plenty of parking as well as public facilities thru out.
Da Si
While we were here, it was >90 degrees every day and >80% humidity. That meant we were active outside in the morning. The trails up around Scenic Road were mostly well maintained, and the hikes, enjoyable. The views from the lookouts were very pretty. We stayed at the lodge. The rooms were comfortable and (thank heavens) well air conditioned. Nice place to host a gathering. The restaurant there serves tasty home-style meals in a kind of rustic atmosphere. The lodge itself is historic and beautiful.