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Walnut Point

Walnut Point is a historic site located in Oakland, Illinois. It is the home of the historic Walnut Point State Park, which is a popular destination for outdoor recreation. The park features a variety of activities, including camping, fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. The park also has a variety of wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, and bald eagles. The park is also home to a variety of historic sites, including the Walnut Point Covered Bridge, which was built in 1868. The park is also home to a variety of cultural events, such as the annual Walnut Point Festival.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Body Of Water (Walnut Point Lake)
• Horseshoes
• Playground
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (34)
• Max Length (60)
• Gravel Sites (34)
• 30 Amp
• 50 Amp
• Electric (34)
• Max Amps (50)
• Back-ins (12 x 60)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Lily Angiolini

November 07, 2025

This is such a beautiful park! We spent one night and loved it so much. The pavement is all new and smooth throughout the whole park. The water and sump station is all new and tidy with two spaces. Gorgeous slice of wooded paradise in the middle of fa fields!

Elle See

October 22, 2025

Beautiful park with great autumn colors and lake. No swimming, but its pretty.

Steve Suderman

October 20, 2025

Plenty of trails from handicapped ♿ to mid-level. Well maintained. No trash, recently oiled roads. Some color in the leaves. Hardly anyone there but we went on a not so nice to re-create an early date years ago. Love it.

Gretchen W.

July 31, 2025

This State Park is one of the best in the area. It's been well taken care of, both the grounds and facilities. There are many hiking and walking paths thru the woods. The lake is beautiful and a pretty good size for those who like to fish. There are several floating docks all around the lake. Most docks have stairs and ramps. The concrete walkways and ramps helps those with disabilities to safely navigate each space. It looks like a great place to camp, hold family reunions, or just hang out for the day. I will definitely be returning.

Natha B

December 14, 2024

I will definitely come back for kayaking fingers shaped lake! Limited hiking trails.

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