Place · Outdoors

Pere Marquette State Park

When

Visit on your scheduleWinter visitor center hours (Nov 1–Mar 31): Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., closed Sundays

Where

Pere Marquette State Park13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton, IL 62037Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

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Cost

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Organizer

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

A bluff-top state park above the Illinois River near Grafton with hiking trails, scenic overlooks, horseback riding, camping, fishing and boating. The visitor center has a 3-D map of the park and exhibits on the Illinois River, wildlife habitat, local history and geology. Fall color drives are popular, and in January and February the park is a hotspot for watching wintering bald eagles; guided hikes can be scheduled by calling the visitor center.