Apple River Canyon State Park

About Apple River Canyon State Park

Limestone bluffs, spring-fed streams and deep ravines cut by the Apple River fill this 1,907-acre park in Illinois' hilly northwest corner. Walk the canyon trails, then pitch a tent in the Canyon Ridge campground.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Restrooms & Showers
• 👥 Group Sites
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Class C (primitive, privies)
• Youth group camping

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Apple River Canyon State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Hunting binoculars

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