Hennepin Canal State Trail
Illinois State Trail
Entrance feeFree
CampingYes
RV hookupsPrimitive only
DirectionsOfficial Illinois DNR pagePark mapLog a visitHennepin Canal Recreational GuideCampground Maps
Hennepin Canal State Trail entrance fee
Free entry
About Hennepin Canal State Trail
A 104.5-mile linear park across five counties, on a canal built between 1892 and 1907 — the first American canal made of concrete without cut-stone facing. The towpath gives 155 miles of hiking and biking from the Illinois River to the Rock.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
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Camping options
- Class C (primitive, privies)
- Equestrian campground
- Youth group camping
- Group camping
Contact
Phone815-915-1354
Address16006 875 E. Street, Sheffield, IL 61361
🎒 Gear up for Hennepin Canal State Trail
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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