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Overview of Trail of Tears State Forest- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : Trail of Tears, one of Illinois' state forests, is situated in western Union County, five miles northwest of Jonesboro and 20 miles south of Murphysboro. Just over 5,000 acres are within the State Forest.The State Forest System in Illinois was established to set aside lands for the growing of timber needed in production of forest products, for watershed protection and to provide outdoor recreation. Trail of Tears State Forest is a multiple-use site managed for timber, wildlife, ecosystem preserv...More

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Trail of Tears State Forest): Park offers : Natural Heritage,Forestry,Wildlife,Trails,Camping and Hunting.

Contact Information:
Address:3240 State Forest Road Jonesboro, IL 62952
Phone No:618.833.4910

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  • Attractions Near Trail of Tears State Forest

    Beaches

    Buskin Beach, Kodiak Island (120 miles)
    Macabee Beach (167 miles)
    Steamer Lane (181 miles)
    Rockaway Beach (217 miles)

    Lakes

    Lake Barkley (84 miles)
    Lake Shelbyville (141 miles)
    Kincaid Lake (142 miles)
    Green River Lake (142 miles)
    Tipsaw Lake (153 miles)

    National Parks

    Shawnee National Forest (5 miles)
    Cedar Creek Trail System at Mark Twain National Forest (104 miles)
    George Rogers Clark National Historic Park (126 miles)
    Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (134 miles)
    Lincoln Home National Historic Site (158 miles)

    River

    Mississippi River (70 miles)
    Kaskaskia River (80 miles)
    Missouri River (97 miles)
    Big Piney River (147 miles)
    Wabash River (190 miles)

    State Parks

    Cave in Rock State Park (64 miles)
    Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park (82 miles)
    Castlewood State Park (97 miles)
    Cuivre River State Park (137 miles)
    Chicasaw State Park (151 miles)
    For more Information about (Trail of Tears State Forest) Kindly visit the official
    website:
    http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R5/TRLTEARS.HTM.

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