Lincoln Trail State Park
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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| Location | Clark County, Illinois, USA |
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| Nearest city | Marshall, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39°20′45″N 87°43′06″W / 39.345833°N 87.718333°WCoordinates: 39°20′45″N 87°43′06″W / 39.345833°N 87.718333°W |
| 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 (3.2 km) south of the city of Marshall, just west of Illinois Route 1. The state acquired the first 31 acres (130,000 m2) of the park in 1936; the park and lake were officially dedicated in 1958.[1]
[edit] Facilities and amenities
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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