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Giant City State Park

Illinois · IL

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  • Operator:(618) 457-4836
  • Address:235 Giant City Road, Makanda, IL 62958 · IL
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A state park in the Shawnee National Forest known for large sandstone bluffs called the Giant City Streets. Hike, camp, ride horses, fish and rappel. The visitor center has displays on the park's geology and history.

Source: dnr.illinois.gov

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Giant City State Park is an Illinois state park on 4,000 acres (1,619 ha) in Jackson and Union Counties, Illinois, United States. Illinois acquired more than 1,100 acres (450 ha) in 1927, and dedicated the park as Giant City State Park. A lodge and visitor center welcome state park guests.

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