Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial

About Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial

Eighty-two acres on the Sangamon River marking where the Lincoln family built their first Illinois home in 1830. The cabin is long gone, but the memorials, the forest and the river still make the point twelve miles from Decatur.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating

Amenities & facilities

• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

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Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Paddleboards
• Dry bags
• Tackle kits
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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• Spitler Woods State Natural Area
• Sangchris Lake State Park
• Weldon Springs State Park
• Edward R. Madigan State Park
• Eagle Creek State Park
• Clinton Lake State Recreation Area