Park Finder › Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife AreaSam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area
Illinois State Park
⚠️ Active alert Current closures
Show full alert Red Bud Shelter is currently closed due to fire damage. 7/10/26
Entrance fee Free
Camping Yes
RV hookups Electric & water
About Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area A 183-acre lake in 1,180 acres northeast of Newton, on ground Jasper County residents campaigned for decades to protect. Renamed in 1966 for the conservationist who pushed hardest for it, it is set up for fishing, paddling and camping.
Things to do 🥾 Hiking 🛶 Paddling 🎣 Fishing ⛵ Boating 🐎 Equestrian 🏹 Hunting Amenities & facilities 🏕️ Campsites 👥 Group Sites 🚤 Boat Ramp ♿ Accessible Facilities RV / campsite hookups Camping options Class B (electric) Youth group camping 🎒 Gear up for Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area Popular gear for what this park offers:
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Park facts from Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Descriptions are original.
Data updated 2026-07-26.
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