Walnut Point State Park
Day-use fee: No entrance fee (beaches may charge day-use). Walnut Point State Park is a state park in Illinois.
Walnut Point State Park map
Walnut Point State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Entry to Walnut Point State Park: No entrance fee (beaches may charge day-use).
- RV dump station on site. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Walnut Point State Park.
- Yes, Walnut Point Lake is open to swimming at Walnut Point State Park.
Before you go
- RV dump station on site
- Showers available
- Flush restrooms
Trails
- Whispering Pines Trail Named in Wikipedia park article
- Woodpecker Trail Named in Wikipedia park article
- Observatory Trail Named in Wikipedia park article
What to see
- Historic site Park museum Mentioned on agency park page
Swimming
- Walnut Point Lake
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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