Lincoln Trail State Park
| Lincoln Trail State Park | |
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IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
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Entrance to Lincoln Trail State Park | |
  Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Lincoln Trail State Park | |
| Location | Clark County, Illinois, USA |
| Nearest city | Marshall, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39°20′45″N 87°43′06″W / 39.345833°N 87.718333°WCoordinates: 39°20′45″N 87°43′06″W / 39.345833°N 87.718333°W |
| Area | 1,023 acres (414 ha) |
| Established | 1958 |
| Governing body | Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
Lincoln Trail State Park is a 1,023-acre (414 ha) Illinois state park located in Clark County, in east-central Illinois, 2 miles (3 km) south of the city of Marshall, just west of Illinois Route 1. The state acquired the first 31 acres (13 ha) of the park in 1936; the park and lake were officially dedicated in 1958.[1]
Facilities and amenities
The main attraction of the park is the 146-acre (59 ha) Lincoln Trail Lake, which was the third lake created in Illinois (1955-1956) using federal monies under the Dingell-Johnson Act.[1] The lake's maximum depth is 41 feet (12 m).[1]
The park offers camping, hiking, fishing and boating (outboard motors are limited to 10 horsepower (7.5 kW)). Facilities include a launching ramp, parking for boat trailers and a full-service concession stand. Boat and seasonal dock rentals are available.[1]