Current Closures of DNR Sites or Areas:

 

Northwest

  • Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area – The entire campground is closed due to flooding conditions. 
  • Big River - Lower campground is closed - 15 camp sites - due to June 08 flood. 
    -Gladstone Lake - Boat access to the Lake is closed, however, fishing is allowed, access road on west side remains closed.  Water has not receded enough to open boat ramp or improve access road.
    -Henderson Creek Access Area - Road washed out from earlier heavy rain fall this spring.  Boat ramp is closed until road is repaired.
  • Henderson County - Gladstone Lake, also known as Henderson County, is partially open.  Facilities that are available: picnic shelter, privies, water, and a partially opened campground (approximately 10 campsites available), and shoreline fishing. Please call Big River State Forest prior to visiting Gladstone Lake - 309/374-2496.
  • Henderson Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area – Closed due to flooding
  • Henderson Creek Access Area (Lock and Dam 18) – is closed due to flooding
  • Hennepin
    -New Closure – On the eastern Section, Bridge 4 to Lock 3.  Severe damage was sustained on both north and south levees in numerous areas of this 5.6 mile section, making them impassable and unsafe for trail users.   On the western section, Lock 26 to Interstate 80.  This section has been closed and will remain so due to flooding.
    -Beginning  May 1st, there will be limited access to the Lock 21 use area due to a road enhancement project.  Visitors to the area are encouraged and urged to be cautious of construction equipment when visiting the site.
  • Illini - River Meadows, Ancient Oaks, Wildcat Bog day use areas closed.  Sunrise Council, a CCC shelter, is closed indefinitely. Please call before visiting the park.
  • Illini State Park – River Meadows, Ancient Oaks, Wildcat Bog day use areas closed.  Sunrise Council, a CCC shelter, is closed indefinitely.  Please call before visiting the park.    
  • Lake Le Aqua Na – Swim beach will open for the Memorial Day weekend.
  • Matthiessen State Park – The Lower Dells trails remain closed;  The Upper Dells Trails are open.  Mountain bike and horseback trails are currently closed.
  • Pekin Lake - is closed to all vehicle access due to road deterioration, walk-in access is allowed.
  • Powerton Lake – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has been informed by Powerton Lake owner Midwest Generation that due to record high water levels and flooding along the Illinois River the current levee tree removal project needs to be extended.  Midwest Generation has asked that Powerton Lake be closed to all public access until further notice.
  • Rice Lake – some of the campsites have been opened; a few have electric service available.
  • Rock Island Trail – Rock Island Trail from Wyoming to the Spoon River bridge and from Mud Road to Mile 22.5 is closed.  The remainder of the trail is open but users are advised to use caution because of erosion on the open sections of the trail.
  • Shabbona Lake – The park and lake are on summer hours and open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.  The docks are in and lake access is readily available.
  • Spring Lake - The south lane of the causeway bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic until further notice.
  • Starved Rock State Park  All areas are now open with the following exceptions:  Ottawa Kaskaskia Canyon – Closed.  Tonti Canyon Bridge Closed.  If you encounter a trail that is not passable, turn back.


 

Northeast

  • Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area - The entire "Class C" campground will be closed for the 2013 season.
  • Goose Lake Prairie – The Goose Lake Prairie Visitor Center may be closed on weekends due to staffing, please call to verify closures. The boat ramps open 6:00 a.m.-sunset, weather permitting.  The bank fishing opens 6:30 a.m.-sunset.  Heidecke Lake does not have boat rentals or a bait shop.
  • Kankakee River -The bike trail at Kankakee River State Park is closed from Davis Creek to Potawatomi campground due to washouts on the trail. Some of the restrooms may be closed due to maintenance issues. The concession stand is closed until further notice.  The main park closes at 8 pm.

 

East-Central

 

  • Clinton Lake State Recreation Area –  The shower building in the campground is now open for the season.  The fish cleaning station at Weldon Access area has been permanently closed due to damage from vandalism. North Fork and Mascoutin fish cleaning stations are temporarily closed for repairs.
  • Eagle Creek State Park - The Fish Cleaning Station is repaired and now open for use.   The Army Corps has re-opened the North end of Illini Trail for Hikers  Camping and showers are now open for the season.
  • Fox Ridge State Park – North and South Canoe Launch areas will re-open Friday, May 24th, 2013.  Horse trail access are now open. Family Trail is temporarily closed with a bridge out on Acorn Avenue affecting 1/2 mile of trail and parts of the playground structure at Possum Holler is temporarily closed. Due to damage from a fallen tree, the Monkey Bars and Hand Walk Bar are closed on the fitness trail until further notice. Shower facilities are now open for the camping season.
  • Hidden Springs –  Big Tree Trail is closed temporarily due to a large fallen tree from storm damage. Oak Ridge Hiking trail is closed indefinitely due to a bridge washout.
  • Kickapoo - Showers are open and water is on throughout the park.  Main Pavilion and shelters are open for the season.
  • Lincoln Trail Homestead – The day use access road is now open for the season.
  • Middle Fork SFWA – Horse Trails are now open.  The water is on and the Equestrian Campground is open for the season.
  • Moraine View State Recreation Area – Beach will open May 24th for the season. The “Timber Trails Horseback Trail Riding” concession is under new management and now open Wednesday through Sunday.  Old Orchard group camp is closed indefinitely
  • Shelbyville – The following access areas are closed at this time due to high lake levels from heavy rains and soft road conditions; Bethany Boat Ramp,  County Pit Road, Jonathan Creek Access and Strickland Boat Access .  Areas open and/or with limited access are Cook’s Bridge Access, Denham Pit Access, Hand Trap Range Road, Fishhook Access Road, McGee Waterfowl Area.
  • Spitler Woods - Site is open to the public for trail access and shelter reservations.  Water is on and the restroom facilities are open for the season.
  • Walnut Point State Park –  Concession is currently closed,  all campground facilities are open for the season.
  • Weldon Springs State Park -  The concession/restaurant is now open for the season. The Black Locust Group Camp is closed until further notice. Beaver Dam Trail is currently closed due to a foot bridge wash out. The shower building is now open for the season.
  • Wolf Creek State Park -  Wolf Creek Horse Concession is closed at this time.  The Beach will open May 24th for the season. All courtesy boat docks are now available.  Sand Creek campground  and Lick Creek campground and shower facilities are now open.  The horse trail and horse camp are now open for the season.

     

     

West Central

  • Beaver Dam State Park – The Concession area is open.   No bait shop will be available this year.  Hours are Monday thru Friday 11am – 7pm.  Saturday and Sunday will open at 8am – 8pm.  Until further notice, the Observation Tower at the Marsh is closed due to structural problems.
  • Eldon Hazlet - The Peppenhorst Boat access area is closed to the public due to flooding. 
  • Fall Creek Rest Area - is closed to all vehicle access.  Visitors are reminded to take all litter with them.
  • Illinois Caverns - Site is closed due to White Nose Syndrome. Closures will be reviewed quarterly. Complete details has been listed in separate closure press release.
  • Jim Edgar Panther Creek - the office will be closed on Sunday and Mondays until further notice.  Please call the office for trail updates (217-452-7741).  The equestrian campground will open on an as needed basis. 
  • Kaskaskia River Area – hours at Baldwin Lake are 6am – 9pm.  Due to major flooding, the following boat ramps are closed: White Swan, New Athens, Becks Landing, Kaskaskia River Lock and Dam and Evansville; however, most ramps are hoping to be opened by this weekend.  Most of the bottoms are flooded out.   
  • Mississippi River Area the site is open with access by boat only except for the Headquarters’ building and Piasa.
  • Peabody River King –– the site office will be open Mon – Friday 9am to 3pm.
  • Pere Marquette State Park – The stables are open.  The steps at the Cross Monument are closed due to theft of iron fence/ safety rail.  Public has access to the base along the bike trail.
  • Sanganois – the main access road is closed due to water levels; however, the site is open to boat access.
  • Sangchris Lake - West boat ramp remains closed due to pending construction with an approximate completion date of September 1, 2013. 
  • Sand Ridge State Forest – The drinking water source for the Oak Campgrounds is temporarily closed due to a malfunction in the hand pump.  The Mud Turtle Parking Lot, well and pit-vault privies are closed.
  • Siloam Springs – Due to recent storm damage, the Old Siloam Picnic area is closed.  Heavy rain has washed out a culvert and a portion of the roadway.   All equestrian trails are closed due to damage from flood water; estimated re-opening is end of June.  The drink and water  hydrants are off for the winter and will be turned on when the weather permits.

 

South

  • Beall Woods State Park –Tuliptree is open. White Oak bottomland is closed due to high water. Schneck, Sweet Gum and Ridgeway are closed due to high water.
  •  Fort Massac –The 1802 American Fort will be closed to the public until further notice. December 12th, the floating boat dock at the park riverfront will be put into storage until spring 2013 due to rising flood waters.
  • Giant City State Park - The shower building in the Equestrian campground is closed.
  • Golconda Marina - Rauchfuss Hill is currently closed.
  • Horseshoe Lake – The Lake is open for fishing, with 4 boat ramps operational however only trolling motors are allowed on the lake until March 1st.
  • Mermet Lake – Mermet Lake will open today at 3pm. For more information call IDNR at 618-524-4712.  
  • Newton Lake – The small day use area North of the park shop is closed indefinitely due to storm damage. The mountain bike trail is closed indefinitely due to washed out areas.
  • Wayne Fitzgerrell - Water levels are high on Rend Lake but no major impacts to visitors.  We have 3 campsites in the Hickman's Point loop which have been impacted by high water levels and are closed until water levels drop. The campsites closed are in Hickman's Point Loop campsites #42, #43, and #44.  

During hunting season, many sites are closed or partially closed to the public.   Public should contact the site directly for closure updates and/or winter hours before going to site.