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State Park Overview

Nature of the Area
Although Walnut Point has numberous, developed recreational facilities, it sill maintains many of its orignal natural features and attributes. Ash, oak, hickory, maple, walnut, locust and sassafras trees dominat the prks extensive wooded acres. The park features tow winding and scenic tree-lined drives for motor vehicles. The roadsides are especially beautiful in the Spring when the redbuds and wildflowers bloom, while fall foliage colors are varied and spectuacular. In addition, the park is home to a prairie restoration plot and a 65-acre nature preserve, Upper Embarras Woods.

Within the park are many mamals -mphibians and reptiles. Bird watchers will find good viewing for several different species of songbirds, owls and raptors. Wood ducks, herons and Canada geese also can be seen on and along the lake. Because of its natural diversity and viewing opportunities, Walnut Point is among the sites featured in the "Illinois Wildlife and Nature Viewing Guide."

Camping
Several types of camping are offered at Walnut Point State Park. "Class A" camping areas offer campers use of electric hook-ups and a shower building with flush toilets. In addition, "Class C" walk-in tent camping areas and a group camping area (youth and adult) are available. Drinking water and a sanitary dump station are provided. During cold weather, camp facilities are subject to closure. Campers are reminded they are required to have their primary camping unit with them before they can occupy a site and obtain a permit.

Currently -ll Class "A and C" campsites are available for reservation. The group camping area and two large picnic shelters are also reservable. Please contact the park office for current information and specific details.

Trails

Picnicking

Fishing and Hunting
Fishing

With its many fingerlike coves, Walnut Point Lake provides a beautiful setting for an angler to enjoy a quality fising experience.

Anglers can try their luck either on the lakewhich supports largemouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish, redear sunfish, bluegill and brown bullheador along the banks of the Embarras River. Floating docks, fixed piers and two single-lane boat launches are provided for lake access. Angles are restricted to pole-and-line fishing only.

Hunting

Archery deer, squirrel and limited raccoon hunting are permitted. Hunters can contact the park office for current information or review the on-line Hunter Fact Sheets.

History of the Area

More Info

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