Park Finder › Walnut Point State ParkWalnut Point State Park
Illinois State Park
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Show full alert The campground is open, the water is on, and the shower building is open. The concession and boat rental is closed.
Entrance fee Free
Camping Yes
RV hookups Electric & water
About Walnut Point State Park Woods, water and wildlife across 671 acres northeast of Charleston, with two winding tree-lined drives that are at their best when the redbuds bloom. A prairie restoration plot and the 65-acre Upper Embarras Woods preserve sit inside the park.
Things to do 🥾 Hiking 🎣 Fishing ⛵ Boating 🧭 Geocaching 🏹 Hunting Amenities & facilities 🏕️ Campsites 🚿 Restrooms & Showers 👥 Group Sites 🛝 Playground 🚤 Boat Ramp 🚐 RV Dump Station ♿ Accessible Facilities RV / campsite hookups ⚡ Electric & Water ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups Camping options Class A (electric, water, showers) Class C (primitive, privies) Group camping 🎒 Gear up for Walnut Point State Park 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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