Sand Ridge State Forest Camping
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Overview
A brief introduction to Sand Ridge State Forest
Sand Ridge State Forest is a conservation area located in the U.S. state of Illinois. Containing 7,200 acres (2,900 ha), it is the largest state forest in Illinois. It is located in northern Mason County. The nearest town is Manito, Illinois, and the nearest numbered highway is U.S. Highway 136. It is located on a low bluff, or "sand ridge", overlooking the Illinois River, hence the name.
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- Illinois State Parks
- Booking site: https://recreation.exploremoreil.com/IllinoisWeb
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Other nearby parks
Open to camping at other nearby parks? Here are a few other parks you'll find in the vicinity.
- Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
- Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area
- Jubilee College State Park
- Edward Madigan State Fish & Wildlife Area
- Argyle Lake State Park
- Sangchris Lake State Park
- Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
- Moraine View State Recreation Area
- Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
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Map
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