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Mississippi Palisades State Park
16327A Route 84, Savanna, IL 61074
The Native American pathfinders along the rock palisades of the Mississippi River did as present-day hikers do -- in coursing the bluffs, they took the paths of least resistance.
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Mississippi Palisades State Park
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Bathrooms
Showers and restrooms
Trailer fit
221 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 14 pull-through, 206 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Showers and restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
221 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 14 pull-through, 206 back-in
Activity mix
27 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
The Native American pathfinders along the rock palisades of the Mississippi River did as present-day hikers do -- in coursing the bluffs, they took the paths of least resistance. The trails at the Mississippi Palisades, especially the park’s southern routes, put you in touch with the past.
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The Native American pathfinders along the rock palisades of the Mississippi River did as present-day hikers do -- in coursing the bluffs, they took the paths of least resistance. The trails at the Mississippi Palisades, especially the park’s southern routes, put you in touch with the past. Walk them and you’ll trace the footsteps of all those who came before you, some of whom came this way nearly a thousand years ago. Located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Apple rivers in northwestern Illinois, the 2,500-acre Mississippi Palisades State Park is rich in Native American history. You can find camping and trail maps in the Mississippi Palisades Park Brochure
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
221 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 14 pull-through, 206 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
27 named trail routes are surfaced here from 44 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
Pleasant Creek Trail
4.5 miles total • gravel • path
Walnut Trail
3.9 miles total • 4 mapped segments • ground • foot trail
Cedar Trail
1.9 miles total • 2 mapped segments • grass • foot trail
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Aspen Trail
1.8 miles total • unpaved • foot trail
Oak Trail
1.3 miles total • ground • foot trail
Prickly Pear Hiking Trail
1.2 miles total • 5 mapped segments • ground and asphalt • path
High Point Trail
1.1 miles total • unpaved • foot trail
Sentinel Trail
0.9 miles total • 5 mapped segments • unpaved • foot trail
Bittersweet Trail
0.9 miles total • unpaved • foot trail
Hickory Trail
0.8 miles total • ground • foot trail
3rd H Avenue South
0.7 miles total • 3 mapped segments • track
Indian Head
0.6 miles total • 2 mapped segments • path
Weather context
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Safety and rules
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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
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Directions
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Contact
(815) 273-2731
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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