Park Details

Name:	Pere Marquette State Park
Address:	P.O. Box 158
	Route 100 West
	Grafton
	Illinois
	62037
Phone:	618-786-3323
TTY:	217-782-9175
Fax:	618-786-2029
Email:	dnr.peremarquette@illinois.gov
URL:	www.dnr.state.il.us

Category

• State park or recreation area managed by a state agency

General Description

Located 5 miles west of Grafton, Pere Marquette State Park comprises 8,050 acres making it Illinois'' largest state park. The Park is famous for the beauty of its fall colors and as a home for bald eagles in the winter. In addition to the spectacular views of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers from several scenic overlooks, visitors can take advantage of a variety of year-round recreational activities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, and taking part in interpretative programs.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible RV camp sites
• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible lodging rooms
• Accessible food service areas
• Accessible gift shops

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Interior exhibits that provide audio description of the written information
• Interior exhibits with tactile opportunities (such as tactile maps, models and/or objects)