Lincoln Trail State Park

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Lincoln Trail State Park, Illinois, USA
IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
Lincoln Trail State Park, Illinois, USA
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Lincoln Trail State Park
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Lincoln Trail State Park
Location Clark County, Illinois, USA
Nearest city Marshall, Illinois
Coordinates 39°20′45″N 87°43′06″W / 39.34583, -87.71833
Area 1,023 acres (4.14 km²)
Established 1958
Governing body Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Lincoln Trail State Park is an 1,023 acres (4.14 km²) Illinois state park located in Clark County, in east-central Illinois, 2 miles south of the city of Marshall, just west of Illinois Route 1. The state acquired the first 31 acres of the park in 1936; the park and lake were officially dedicated in 1958.[1]

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The main attraction of the park is the 146-acre (0.59 km²) Lincoln Trail Lake, which was the third lake created in Illinois (1955-1956) using federal monies under the Dingell-Johnson Act.[1] The lake's maximum depth is 41 feet.[1]

The park offers camping, hiking, fishing and boating (outboard motors are limited to 10 horsepower). Facilities include a launching ramp, parking for boat trailers and a full-service concession stand. Boat and seasonal dock rentals are available.[1]

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