Walnut Point State Park
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With its woods, water and wildlife, Walnut Point State Park in east-central Illinois has it all – from fishing, hunting and camping to hiking, picnicking and cross-country skiing. Conveniently located within a few miles of Interstate 57, U.S. Highway 36 and Illinois Route 133, the 671-acre site is 20 miles northeast of Charleston. The 59-acre, multi-fingered Walnut Point Lake is the focal point of the park. It is stream fed and formed by an earthen dam located on the lake’s Southern shore. The lake has a maximum average depth of 12.5 feet and 6.3 miles of shoreline. Except for electric trolling motors, boat motors are not allowed. Swimming is not permitted. Walnut Point State Park in Oakland Illinois offers partial hookup RV and tent camping in a wooded setting adjacent to a recreational lake. Activities include winter sports, hunting and hiking.
