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Dixon Springs State Park
24 Park Road, Golconda, IL 62938
Dixon Springs State Park is one of several state parks in the Illinois Shawnee Hills.
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Dixon Springs State Park
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Bathrooms
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Trailer fit
12 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 55ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 0 back-in
Weather
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Why this park
Facilities
Facility coverage needs a closer look on the official reservation page.
Trailer fit
12 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 55ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 0 back-in
Activity mix
114 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
Dixon Springs State Park is one of several state parks in the Illinois Shawnee Hills. The park is situated on a giant block of sandstone deposited 315 million years ago, which was dropped 500 feet along a fault line that extends northwesterly across Pope County.
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Dixon Springs State Park is one of several state parks in the Illinois Shawnee Hills. The park is situated on a giant block of sandstone deposited 315 million years ago, which was dropped 500 feet along a fault line that extends northwesterly across Pope County. The resulting rocky scenery gives visitors the chance to explore breathtaking canyons and waterfalls. Prior to beginning their hikes, visitors are invited to pick up a bird checklist from the site office to aid in spotting the many songbirds species that use the forest. Flowers and mushrooms grow prolifically throughout the forest and await viewing. It is illegal, however, to remove or damage plants, flowers, shrubs or trees. In addition, it is illegal to collect or remove artifacts from state property. Please remember this area is for all to enjoy.
Campsite fit
Group-designated sites listed in park data: 3. Verify current group pricing, vehicle maximums, and campground rules on the official reservation page.
Group-site signal
No special group limitations surfaced in the current listing metadata.
Trailer and rig access
12 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 55ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 0 back-in
Fire rules
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
Bathrooms and facilities
Trails and activities
114 named trail routes are surfaced here from 200 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
River To River Trail
25.8 miles total • 10 mapped segments • unpaved • foot trail and track
Dog Hollow Trail
6.5 miles total • unpaved • foot trail
Zimmer Cemetery
6.1 miles total • 2 mapped segments • unpaved • foot trail
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Jackson Falls
5.1 miles total • 13 mapped segments • unpaved • path
Millstone Lake
4.4 miles total • unpaved • path
499m
3.9 miles total • unpaved • path
Freize
3.7 miles total • 6 mapped segments • unpaved • path
Bay Creek
3.6 miles total • 5 mapped segments • unpaved • path and foot trail
Hayes Creek
3.6 miles total • 4 mapped segments • unpaved • path
White
3.6 miles total • 3 mapped segments • unpaved • path
North Bay Creek
3.4 miles total • unpaved • path
Lusk Creek
3.4 miles total • 4 mapped segments • unpaved • foot trail
Weather context
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2026-03-09 • 72° / 63° • 16% precipitation
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
May
May avg: 72°F high, 53°F low, 11 rainy days
June
June avg: 81°F high, 62°F low, 10 rainy days
July
July avg: 85°F high, 67°F low, 9 rainy days
Safety and rules
No active alerts surfaced for the selected dates.
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
Key rules and on-site notes
Policy detail is light here, so verify final restrictions and quiet hours on the official reservation page.
Directions
From Mt. Vernon, IL – take I-57 south approximately 47 miles to Exit 44, merging onto I-24 towards Nashville. Drive approximately 16 miles to Vienna Exit 16 and turn left on Route 146. Drive approximately 19 miles and Dixon Springs State Park is on the left-hand side (1/2 block before the Chocolate Factory).
Contact
(618) 949-3394
Fire policy
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
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