Trail of Tears State Forest
Illinois State Forest
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Entrance feeFree
CampingYes
RV hookupsPrimitive only
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Trail of Tears State Forest entrance fee
Free entry
About Trail of Tears State Forest
Just over 5,000 acres in the Ozark Hills, among the most rugged landscapes in Illinois, with narrow rocky ridgetops and clear gravel-bottomed streams below. Wild azalea and farkleberry grow in the dry barrens; the shaded north slopes are cooler.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 👥 Group Sites
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
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Camping options
- Class C (primitive, privies)
- Class D (walk-in primitive)
- Group camping
Contact
Phone618-833-4910
Address3240 State Forest Road, Jonesboro, IL 62952
🎒 Gear up for Trail of Tears State Forest
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
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