Kickapoo State Recreation Area, Protected recreation area in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States.
The 2,842-acre park features 22 deep water ponds, forested ridges, and the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River flowing through natural landscapes.
Originally a surface mining operation, the land was purchased by Illinois in 1939 with donations from Danville residents, becoming the first park on strip-mined terrain.
Archaeological findings indicate Native Americans of the Woodland and Mississippian cultures established a village at the rivers' junction between 500 and 1500.
The recreation area maintains two major campgrounds for tents and trailers, with reservations available through ExploreMoreIL and electrical hookups for extended stays.
Scuba diving opportunities exist in selected deep waters like Inland Sea and Sportsman's Lake, setting this park apart from other Illinois recreational spaces.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1939
Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/Kickapoo.aspx
GPS coordinates: 40.11670,-87.73580
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:50
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