Giant City State Park

Illinois State Park

HoursSee the full hours below
Entrance feeFree
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water
Cabins / lodgeYes
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Giant City State Park entrance fee

Free entry

Giant City State Park hours

Park Hours: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Trail Hours: 7 a.m. - Dusk

Visitor Center Hours: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Hours as published by Illinois DNR. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Giant City State Park

The 'Giant City Streets' are huge sandstone bluffs formed 12,000 years ago, and the nature trail through them is the park's signature walk. Set in the Shawnee National Forest with a visitor centre, a lodge and more than 75 kinds of trees.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • 🏨 Lodge
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⚡ Electric & Water
  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

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Camping options

  • Class A (electric, water, showers)
  • Class C (primitive, privies)
  • Equestrian campground
  • Youth group camping
  • Group camping

Contact

Phone618-457-4836

Address235 Giant City Road, Makanda, IL 62958

Upcoming events at Giant City State Park

Event details and registration are on the Illinois DNR calendar.

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