Dixon Springs State Park, Natural retreat in Pope County, Illinois.
Dixon Springs State Park spans 801 acres of land with cliffs, moss-covered boulders, and a creek flowing through century-old trees at its center.
William Dixon, an early settler, established his cabin in this area during the mid-19th century, giving the location its current name.
Native Algonquin tribes inhabited the region near the Wabash River before European settlers arrived in the territory.
The park includes a swimming pool with a 45-foot water slide, camping areas with electrical hookups, and multiple hiking trails for outdoor activities.
The park sits on a massive rock formation that shifted 200 feet along a fault line extending across Pope County.
Location: Pope County
Inception: 1946
Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/DixonSprings.aspx
GPS coordinates: 37.38250,-88.66560
Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:07
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