Park listing
Nauvoo State Park
980 South Bluff St., Nauvoo, IL 62354
The 148-acre park, on the south edge of Nauvoo along Illinois Route 96, includes a 13-acre lake with a mile-long shoreline.
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Nauvoo State Park
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Bathrooms
Showers and restrooms
Trailer fit
30 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 80ft, driveway mix: 15 pull-through, 15 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Showers and restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
30 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 80ft, driveway mix: 15 pull-through, 15 back-in
Activity mix
24 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
The 148-acre park, on the south edge of Nauvoo along Illinois Route 96, includes a 13-acre lake with a mile-long shoreline. In addition to fishing, boating, camping and hiking, people return to these serene surroundings for the park s recreational features, its annual grape festival and to soak up the area s history.
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The 148-acre park, on the south edge of Nauvoo along Illinois Route 96, includes a 13-acre lake with a mile-long shoreline. In addition to fishing, boating, camping and hiking, people return to these serene surroundings for the park s recreational features, its annual grape festival and to soak up the area s history. Local attractions consist of the Mormon Temple, LDS and RLDS visitor centers, grape vineyards, museums, and play equipment for the children.
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
30 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 80ft, driveway mix: 15 pull-through, 15 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
24 named trail routes are surfaced here from 28 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
East County Road 1900
5.9 miles total • track
North County Road 1300
4.1 miles total • track
North County Road 1500
3.1 miles total • track
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Rodeo Park Trail
1.6 miles total • 2 mapped segments • foot trail
200th Street
1.5 miles total • track
Oxbow Trail
1.1 miles total • 3 mapped segments • dirt and gravel • foot trail
East County Road 1100
1.1 miles total • unpaved • track
370th Avenue
1.0 miles total • track
175th Street
0.8 miles total • track
270th Street
0.8 miles total • track
East County Road 1020
0.6 miles total • track
245th Street
0.6 miles total • track
Weather context
Weather note
weather normals unavailable for selected park/month
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
The current listing surfaces a short set of park rules worth checking before you finalize the trip.
Directions
From Chicago area, take I80 west to I74. Take I74 south to Rte 34. Take Rte 34 West to Rte 67. Take Rte 67 South to Rte 136. Take Rte 136 west to Rte 96. Take Rte 96 north 12 miles to Nauvoo State Park. From Springfield, take Rte 97 west and north to Rte 136. Take Rte 136 west to Rte 96. Take Rte 96 north 12 miles to Nauvoo State Park. From the East St. Louis, Alton area, take Rte 67 north to Rte 136. Take Rte 136 west to Rte 96. Take Rte 96 north 12 miles to Nauvoo State Park.
Contact
(217) 453-2512
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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