Current Closures of DNR Sites and Areas

• Argyle Lake State Park - The shower building at Argyle Lake State Park is closed to the public until renovation work can be completed.  This is the only shower building in the campground at Argyle Lake. The structure was already undergoing roof replacement but that project is suspended. The condition of the building deteriorated during the winter months, and may pose a safety hazard..
• Henderson County – Gladstone Lake, also known as Henderson County, is partially open. Facilities that are available: picnic shelter, privies, water, and a partially opened campground (approximately 10 campsites available), and shoreline fishing. Please call Big River State Forest prior to visiting Gladstone Lake – 309-374-2496.
• Hennepin Canal Closures: 
• The section from Lock 26 to I-80, 4.8 miles, continues to remain "Closed". No repairs have been completed on this portion of the trail. At Lock 27 just to the west of the Aqueduct 8, (Green River), there is a breach in the levee some 75' - 80' wide and 15' - 20' deep. Other portions of this trail segment are not completely washed out, but eroded leaving "drop offs" to the point where in some spots the trail is only 4' - 5' wide.
• Due to the replacement of the I-80 bridge over the Hennepin Canal (just west of the Visitors Center), this section of trail is temporarily closed.
• The wells at Lock 21, Lock 22 and Lock 24 are not working; due to budget constraints it is unknown when these will be repaired.  The only potable water available is at the Visitors Center well.
• Illini State Park -  Sunrise Council, Wildcat Bog, and Ancient Oaks day use areas are closed until further notice. .
• Jubilee College State Park - The following areas will remain closed:  Turkey Hollow Picnic Shelter
• Lake Le Aqua Na State Park - The beach has been closed due to an algae bloom.
• LaSalle Lake  -  Opened March 15, 2017 daily, 6:00 a.m. - Sunset.  All fishermen must be off the site by closing time each day.  There is a wind warning system at LaSalle Lake.  Orange  windsocks are located on interior dikes throughout the lake.  When the windsocks are erect, wind speeds are 14 mph or above and no boats are to be launched; boats on the lake should find calm water and get off the lake when safe to do so.
• Lowden State Park - Blackhawk Statue has been covered with tarps to prevent any further deterioration during the winter months. 
• Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area - Closed to hunting and access January 15, 2017.  Reopens for hunting September 1, 2017. Due to the Illinois National Guard's training needs Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area will be closed to hunting Wednesday October 19 and Thursday October 20 in addition to Friday, Saturday and Sundays throughout the month of October.
• Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area - The road into this area is closed until further notice for repairs.   Walk in access is allowed but visiting public should be aware of the large equipment being used to repair road.
• Mississippi Palisades State Park - Localized flooding has caused the closure of a large percentage of the campsites.  Walk-in campsite availability is extremely limited for the upcoming weeks until the flood damage can be assessed and necessary repairs made.
• Pekin Lake – is closed to all vehicle access due to road deterioration, walk-in access is allowed
• Rock Cut State Park - Olson Beach at Rock Cut State Park will be closed for swimming due to siltation of the lake.  Due to siltation of the lake in recent years, the shallow depth and warmer water temperatures have diminished the water quality.
• Rock Island Trail – The trail is closed from Mile 13.4 to Mile 13.9. This closure is located approximately 2.5 miles North of Princeville in Peoria County. The trail is closed to all traffic from Wyoming (Mile 20) to the Spoon River bridge (Mile 22) and from mile 22.75 to Mile 23.5; both of these closed areas are between Wyoming and Toulon.  The trail is closed from Streitmatter Road (mile 12.2) to County Line Road (Mile 13.8) between Wyoming and Princeville.   
• Starved Rock State Park -  Visitors should be aware that if the park reaches maximum capacity (meaning no parking spaces remain), the park may be closed for safety reasons until parking becomes available.  Motorists are reminded not to park along park roads or public highways.  This may prevent emergency vehicles from getting through.  Vehicles parked illegally will be towed at the owner's expense.  Visitors may check for information on park crowds and possible temporary closures as they near the park by tuning to the Starved Rock radio station on 1610 AM; updates are also on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources'  (IDNR) Facebook page and the IDNR Twitter feed @IllinoisDNR. 

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• Buffalo Rock State Park -  The park is open but the Woodland trial remains closed due to tornado damage. 
• Chain O'Lakes State Park-  Due to flooding, the campground is closed until Sunday 07/16/17. Oak Point is also closed. Park closes every year on October 31st  until January 1st for Hunting.
• Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area –  The trap range is open from January 9th, 2017 thru October 29th, 2017. the trap range will be closed from October 30th, 2017 thru January 7th, 2018.  The Class "C" Campground will be closed indefinitely. 
• Goose Lake Prairie – Goose Lake Prairie Visitor Center may be closed on weekends due to staffing, please call to verify hours of operation.
• Heidecke Lake - Bank fishing will be closed due to weed remediation on July 31, 2017. Boat fishing is still allowed.
• I&M Canal 
• The section of trail between Marseilles and Ottawa is closed due to damage from a tornado that occurred on February 28, 2017.
• The trail is closed due to a structural collapse between Gebhard Woods State Park in Morris east to Calhoun St.  We advise that bikers and walkers use the city streets to "go around the block" to bypass the closure. 
• The I&M Canal State Trail between the Buffalo Rock Access (west of Ottawa) and Utica is only partially opened. Trail users can only go up to the point of the washout. At that point, they will need to return in the same direction they came. 
• Kankakee River –   All turkey hunting areas except the actual bike trail itself will be closed to mushroom hunters ans ALL users except KRSP permitted turkey hunters until 1pm daily from April 10th through May 11th, 2017 for the Spring Turkey Hunting Season. The biketrail remains open but users should STAY ON THE TRAIL.
  Potawatomi & Chippewa Campgrounds are closed for the 2017 season due to improvement projects. The visitor center is closed until further notice. Boat launches may intermittently be closed due to high water.  
  Some of the restrooms may be closed due to maintenance issues.  The main park closes at 6:00 PM. Equestrian campground has no water available. Reservations on ReserveAmerica.com are highly recommended.
• McHenry Dam -Due to the extreme flooding conditions on the Fox River and the extremely dangerous conditions, we are closing the McHenry Dam area until further notice. There is also extensive  flooding on our trail system, (which is also closed). Major damage to the trail is expected. 
• Momence Wetlands - The area is closed to mushroom hunters and all users except MW permitted turkey hunters until 1pm daily from April 10th through May 11th, 2017 for Spring Turkey Hunting Season.
• Silver Springs - The trap range is open from January 16th, 2017 thru October 19th, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. The only exception is September 19th, 2017 thru September 26th, 2017 the trap range will be closed for National Hunting & Fishing days. From October 20th, 2017 thru January 15th, 2018 the trap range will only be open on Mondays and Tuesdays. The only exception is Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 the trap range will be closed.

• Clinton Lake State Recreation Area -  Camping is available year-round and the water, shower buildings and dump stations are open for the season.   North Fork fish cleaning station is closed indefinitely. Mascoutin  fish cleaning station is currently closed, pending water line repairs. The beach is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend.  Boondocks Grill & Bait concession will be open through Columbus Day weekend.
• Eagle Creek State Park –    The campground, water and showers are now open for the season. The high water rboat ramp is open, no dock is available.  The fish cleaning station is open .  All trails are open. The golf course is open weather and course conditions dictate availability of play.
• Fox Ridge State Park –   Both the North and South canoe access roads are closed due to flooding.   Due to damage from a fallen tree, the Monkey Bars and Hand Walk Bar are closed on the fitness trail until further notice. Camping, showers, cabins and the brick pavilion are open for the season.
• Hidden Springs –  Big Tree Trail is closed indefinitely due to a large fallen tree from storm damage. Oak Ridge Hiking trail is closed indefinitely due to a bridge washout. Hickory and Sassafras ponds have re-opened for fishing. Water hydrants and class C camping are open for the season
• Kickapoo –   All campground loops are open. Kickapoo Adventures is open for the season. Park Bistro concession is open Tuesday through Sunday. The shower buildings, water hydrants and dump stations are open for the season. Pond 6 Area road is closed indefinitely.
• Lincoln Trail Homestead – The day use access road is open for the season as well as water and restroom facilities.
• Lincoln Trail State Park - The restaurant/concession is open for the season. Camping and Showers are also for the season. Primitive camping is available year around.
• Middle Fork SFWA – Equestrian Campground and 2250 Road is closed until July 27 due to road construction.  2400 North Road and trap range is also closed until July 27.  The horse trails and campgrounds are open for the season. Water is available. During spring months, please call ahead (217-442-4915) for trail and camping conditions.
• Moraine View State Recreation Area –  The beach is now closed for the season.  The main and primitive campgrounds are open as well as Tall Timber Group Camp.  The dump station, showers and horseback camp are open. Timber Trails Horse concession and Old Orchard group camp is closed.  Moraine View Restaurant & kayak Rental is now open for bait, soft drinks, kayak and boat rental.  May 27th will be a grand opening of the full menu restaurant with daily hours 7am to 7pm.
• Shelbyville - Areas closed due to wet conditions, West Okaw area - Bethany Boat Access open at high water access only, Cook's Bridge Access, Depot Road Access, McGee Waterfowl Area, and Oathout Parking Lot. Kaskaskia Unit -Andre's Bottom Access, Jonathan Creek Boat Access, Lost Pond Access and Strickland Boat Access.  All other access areas are open at West Okaw and Kaskaskia Units.
• Spitler Woods –    All Shelters and the enclosed pavilion are now open for reservations online. Water and restroom facilities are open for the season. The small walk bridge on Exercise Trail is temporarily closed pending repairs. Twisted Sister Bridge area is currently closed to the public for renovations re-opening TBD.
• Walnut Point State Park – The concession, camping and shower building are now open for the season.
• Weldon Springs State Park – The campground is open year around.  The dump station, shower building and all water facilities are open for the season. The concession boat rental and restaurant is currently closed. Black Locust Group Camp is closed until further notice. Beaver Dam Trail is currently closed due to a foot bridge wash out.
• Wolf Creek State Park – The campground, water and showers are now open for the season.  The boat ramp is open however the boat dock has been damaged by high winds, boaters should use caution in this area pending repairs. The fish cleaning station is temporarily closed for repairs.  The horse camp and trails are closed, weather dependent, conditions are muddy with heavy spring rains.  The Wolf Creek horse concession is closed.  Overlook trail is closed, all other hiking trails are open. The Wolf Creek Beach is closed until Memorial Day Weekend pending lake conditions.

 
• Baldwin Lake - hours are 6:00am to 9:00pm.  The equestrian trails are open for the season.
• Beaver Dam State Park –  The Restaurant, winery and bait shop are open in the concession building.  Hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11am to 8pm.  Closed on Tuesdays.  Friday - Sunday  8am to 8pm. 
• Carlyle Lake WMA -  all access points are open to the public and work has begun on the levees and water control structures.  Please stay clear of construction crews, as they begin to make repairs at Gates B7 and B8.
• Fall Creek Rest Area –  Visitors are reminded to take all litter with them.
• Eldon Hazlet State Park - Class A campsites 138, 143, 154 and 155 are closed, due to electrical issues which are being addressed.  Primitive tent site 1A and Class A campsites 304 and 311 are closed, due to hazardous trees waiting to be removed by a tree service.  Loop 1 of the Cherokee Hiking Trail is closed, due to bridges that were damaged by trees.  Both foot bridges have been removed and an alternative route or option is being looked at to get the loop re-opened.
• Frank Holten State Park – The Northview pavilion is closed.  The Lighthouse Restaurant is open for business.  Call (618) 398-9958 for days and hours of operation.
• Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) - the Bend Road area is closed.  The Campground is closed until further notice 
• Illinois Caverns – Site is closed due to White Nose Syndrome. Closures will be reviewed quarterly. Complete details has been listed in separate closure notice.
• Jim Edgar Panther Creek - The equestrian and mountain bike trails are open for the season. The office will be closed on Sundays and Mondays until further notice.   Please call the office for additional trail information at 217-452-7741, which is updated daily after 9am.
• Peabody River King - Goose Lake is closed due to much needed repairs from recent flooding
• Pere Marquette State Park –  Until further notice, Copperhead Hollow's interior road is closed due to road repair.  The main gate will be closed for visitor vehicle safety as well as that of the contractor.  Visitors are encouraged to continue to park at the closed main gate and continue to visit and recreate at the park, but need to adhere to the road/ gate/ barricade closure for their safety and that of the contractor. The Equestrian Concessionaire is open Wednesday thru Monday.  The Visitor Center has new hours of operation.  Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 3:30pm;  Friday - Saturday: 8:30am - 5:30pm; Sunday - 10am - 5:30pm.  The rappelling/ rock climbing areas are open.  The Site has added 20 plus Class A camping sites to the Reserve America online reservation system.  Site number 54 is closed in the Class A campground for a brief period, due to electrical issues.  Please contact the Visitor Center at 618-786-3323 Option 4 for further trail updates.
• Sand Ridge State Forest -  All trails and forest facilities are currently open.  During the Youth Firearm Deer Season Oct 7 - 9, 2017, all persons in Sand Ridge are required to wear a cap and vest of solid, vivid blaze orange.  Visitors are advised to check prior to arrival regarding forest and trail conditions, as well as prescribed burning areas and dates by calling the site office for daily trail updates after 9am:  309-597-2212.  

• Beall Woods - Tuliptree, Schneck, Sweet Gum and White Oak are open. Ridgeway is currently closed due to high water and crossing damage.
• Embarras River Bottoms State Habitat Area - is closed due to flooding.
• Fort Massac – The 1802 American Fort will be closed to the public until further notice.
• Giant City State Park - Beginning September 5th thru November 5th, all campsites will be walk-in only in order to complete upgrades to the campgrounds. Some sections/loops may be closed at times, but there will always be some site available. For specific information please contact the Visitors Center at 618-457-4836.
• Golconda Marina –  Rauchfuss Hill is currently closed.
• Horseshoe Lake - Alexander County - The shower house at the West Side Campground is closed for repairs. The bike and hiking trails are currently closed.
• Newton Lake – The mountain bike trail is closed indefinitely due to washed out areas.​ 
• Red Hills State Park - The Trace Inn is currently closed.
• Stephen A Forbes State Park - Lakeside Restaurant and the beach are closed for the season.