Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park

About Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park

Wayne Fitzgerrell has a lot to offer, whether you want to hike, bike, camp, fish or just do a bit of hiking and camping. The village also offers a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking to fishing to picnics and even a golf course.

The US Army Corps of Engineers overlooks Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, Illinois's largest national park, and it would be hard to find a better place in the state than the park itself. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking, camping, fishing and even a golf course. Lake Reservoir, which tears the southern edge of the city of Fort Wayne, Illinois, and forms the gateway to southern Illinois.

The ring pheasant population that Wayne Fitzgerrell supports is only found in southern Illinois. Bird lovers visiting the area will have the opportunity to see a variety of birds, such as the white-tailed hawk and the black and white hawk, as well as other birds of prey. White, black, coyotes, owls, foxes and coyotes are just some of the mammals that animal lovers have probably seen.

The park includes former farmland leased by the Department of Natural Resources from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The site was named in honor of Wayne Fitzgerrell, a state representative from nearby Sesser who worked to build Rend Lake. It was inaugurated on July 1, 1974, as part of the Illinois State Park System's 100th birthday celebrations.

The site has about 2,000 hectares, of which about 1,500 hectares are reserved for public use and about 500 hectares for private use. Three quarters of the area covers the banks of Rend Lake and the other half of the lake shore. It includes abandoned fields and cleared farmsteads interspersed with small oak and hickory forests.

The varied topography offers many opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing and other outdoor activities. Wayne Fitzgerrell has a long history of primitive campers enjoying a rustic outdoor experience. Those who want a few more amenities can make use of the park's leisure facilities, such as a campground, picnic area, water park and picnic areas.

There are no camping fees, but campers should register for a guest campsite upon arrival and all campsites remain available according to the "first come, first served" principle, which offers the same facilities as any other campsite. Three shower buildings are available for campers, and three showers on each of the three campsites, as well as two showers on the picnic area.

This beautiful waterfront resort on Rend Lake offers better accommodations than those in southern Illinois. The beautiful coastal resort of Rend Lakes offers superb views of the Chicago River and the Illinois River.

Each room has a fireplace, a sleeping loft and a wellness centre and is wheelchair accessible. This 105-room cottage features an indoor / outdoor pool, an outdoor dining area and a spa with pool house.

Although this cabin has no cooking facilities, it is equipped with a refrigerator at the back of the cabin and a kitchenette for cooking.

The Windows Restaurant on Rend Lake offers a wide selection of food and beverages for adults and children of all ages, as well as a children's menu. Specialties include burgers, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken wings, sandwiches, salads and much more. The restaurant also offers a children's menu and events for children from 5 years.

The property includes a conference center for groups of up to 25,600 people, as well as an outdoor amphitheater, picnic areas and a picnic area. For more information about the park, contact Wayne Fittsgerrell State Park Visitors Center at (705) 784-5555 or email.