Vermilion River Country


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LARRY SMITH, Editor
Vermilion River Country
P.O. Box 787
Danville, IL 61834
lsmith@dancomnews.com

Parks

Kickapoo State Recreation Area
Visit Kickapoo State Recreation Area online
  • 2842 acres
  • 22 deep water ponds with 221 acres of water for boaters, canoeists and anglers
  • 12 launching ramps
  • Boat and canoe rental
  • Kickapoo Landing concessions
  • Scuba Diving
  • Picnic areas - shelters, outdoor stoves and playground equipment
  • 184 campsites half with electrical hook up and shower buildings
  • 1000 acres of hunting grounds
  • Riding Stable
  • Mountain biking
  • Cross country skiing, sledding, ice fishing and ice skating
Kennekuk County Park
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Visit Kennekuk County Park online
  • 3,000 acres
  • 170 acre Lake Mingo
  • Bunker Hill Historic Area
  • National Scenic River
  • Facilities to rent
  • Pedal boat and jon boat rentals
  • Visitor Center with exhibits
  • Kennekuk Marshes
  • Hunting
Located 5 miles west of Danville on Henning Road.
Forest Glen Preserve
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Visit Forest Glen Preserve online
  • 1,800 acres
  • 72 ft. observation tower
  • Pioneer Homestead
  • Maple syrup production facility
  • Gannett Outdoor Education Center
  • Vermilion River
  • Michael G. Reddy Arboretum
  • Doris L. Westfall Prairie
  • Facilities to rent
Located 7 miles east of Westville.
Lake Vermilion County Park
Visit Lake Vermilion County Park online
  • 1,000 acre Lake Vermilion
  • Tournament fishing
  • Power boating, skiing, jet skiing
  • Boat launch, concessions, courtesy docks
  • Songer pavilion
  • Pontoon boat lake tours
Located on Denmark Road, west of Danville.
Heron County Park
Visit Heron County Park online
  • 50 acres
  • 950 foot floating boardwalk
  • 30 foot handicapped accessible timber-framed tower
  • Heron rookery
  • Wildlife viewing (including Bald Eagles)
  • Canoe access
  • Self-guided hiking trail
Located on West Newell Road on the north side of Lake Vermilion.
Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area
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