Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial

Illinois State Park

⚠️ Current closures

Lincoln Trail Homestead is currently in the middle of a IDOT park roads project which when completed will include all new asphalt, new parking blocks, new drainage, parking lot striping, entrance…

Show full alert

…gate, signage, and upgraded lighting throughout the park. The project has reached the asphalting phase and due to the limitations of the park (one way in one way out), the contractor has requested a temporary closure to more effectively and safely repave the site. Considering public safety along with the layout of the site the IDNR is granting this temporary closure request in order to complete any grinding and the asphalt overlay. The site will be temporarily closed 7/31/26 through COB on 8/6/26 and will reopen on 8/7/26. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause.

Entrance feeFree

CampingDay use only

Directions Official Illinois DNR page Log a visit

Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial entrance fee

Free entry

About Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial

Eighty-two acres on the Sangamon River marking where the Lincoln family built their first Illinois home in 1830. The cabin is long gone, but the memorials, the forest and the river still make the point twelve miles from Decatur.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🛶 Paddling
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating

Amenities & facilities

🛝 Playground
🚤 Boat Ramp
🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Phone217-864-3121

🎒 Gear up for Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial

Popular gear for what this park offers:

As an Amazon Associate, Park Finder earns from qualifying purchases.

Nearby state parks

All 106 Illinois parks →

🗺️ Open Park Finder — filter by activity, amenity & distance, compare parks, and see live weather