Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Admin Service, Copying Admin Service, Faxing BATHHOUSE Ball Field Bath House Campground Host Camping, Equestrian Camping, Primitive Dining Dock, Boat Dock, Fishing Docks, Fishing/Crabbing Dump Station, Camper Fire Rings First Aid Supplies Fishing Fishing, Pier Fishing, Reservoir Geological Formations Grills HISTORIC STRUCTURE/FEATURE Hiking Hiking - Difficult Hiking - Moderate Hiking Trail Historic Sites Horse Rentals Horseback Riding Hunting Information/Contact Station Interpretive Center Interpretive Exhibit/Display Interpretive Trail	Jogging/Running Lodging, Cabins Lookout Tower Parking Photography Picnic Area Picnic Pavilion Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Picnicking Playground Recreation Programs Recycling Station Restaurant Restrooms Retail, Drinks Retail, Firewood Retail, Ice Retail, Snacks Retail, Store/Gift Shop Rock Climbing Shelters Showers Trails, Difficult Hiking Trails, Easy Hiking/Walking Trails, Equestrian Trails, Moderate Hiking Viewing Platform/Overlook Walking Water, Drinking Wildflower Viewing Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
Church Group/Community Facility Newspapers	Seasonal Festivals Sightseeing
Greater Than 1 Mile
Aquarium Display BOAT RAMP Boating Boating, Canoeing Boating, Pedal Canoe Rental Canoeing Fish Hatchery Fuel, Boats	Golf Kayak Rentals Kennel Marina Paddle Boating Powerboating Rentals, Boat, Motorized Rentals, Boat, Pedal Retail, Bait & Tackle
Within 10 Miles
Antiquing Car Rentals Cash Machine/Atm Catering Cottages Cultural Activities Emergency Services Fuel, Vehicles	Golfing Grocery Store Mall Orchard/Produce Farm Outfitter Propane SWIMMING, RESERVOIR Shopping
Greater Than 10 Miles
Airport Hospital Maintenance, RV/Camper Medical Clinic Motel	PIER, FISHING Programs, Nature SCENIC DRIVING ROUTES Skiing - Water

Shelter Reservations are non-refundable unless the area is closed by the Department, in this circumstance the Site Manager will contact you prior to your reservation date to cancel and issue your refund.

Park hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - you must be off the trails by dusk.

No alcohol allowed in the day use area (within the park) from September 1 thru May 31 each year, adults of legal age(21) may have alcohol at their campsite throughout the year.

A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) from the camping party must register for the party and thereby acknowledge compliance with the rules and regulations of the park for the party.

At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of 15 minors.

Special camping rate reductions apply to Illinois residents only.

The maximum length of camping stay from May 1 through September 30 is 14 nights in any 30 day period.

All pets must be on a leash no longer then 10 feet, pet owners are responsible for their pets waste and must dispose of it properly. Owners must keep their pets quiet between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m (quiet time).

All visitors are required to leave the park at or before 10:00 p.m.

Groups of 25 or more are required to register in advance with the parks office.

Equestian Campers - No alcohol allowed on Horse Trail. All pets must be kept on a leash.

Water hydrants - All campers may fill water tanks, but disconnect after full. All campers may not wash vehicles or campers, fill water ballons, or allow children to play in the water.

Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not allowed off paved or graveled roads. All terrain vehicles are prohibited. No Bicycles are allowed on the trails. Motorized vehicles (scooters/golf carts) must be licensed to travel on roads.

All handicap sites must have proper indentification stating they are disabled. Security of State disability card, coded with a P2, M2A, P20 or a military disabilty card. The military disablity card must note you have camping privileges.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.60694, -89.18944
37°36'25"N, 89°11'22"W

From the north: Take Interstate 57 South to the Route 13 exit (Carbondale - Exit 54B), head west (right) on Rt. 13 toward Carbondale, go approximately 15 miles. Look for Wal-Mart on your right. Turn left at this light (Giant City Road). Continue 12 miles to the south. Giant City Road will lead you into the park. From the south: Follow I-24 to I-57 North, or stay on I-57, to the Rt. 148 exit (Exit #45), head northwest on 148 for approximately 2 miles. Turn left on Grassy Road. There is a convenience store on this corner. Follow Grassy Road for 5-7 miles. Stay left when you come to a Y. Continue southwest on Grassy Road. Grassy Road will come to a T at Giant City Road. Turn south (left) on Giant City Road. Continue approximately 4 miles to the park. From the east: Head west on I-70 or, if you are further south, take I-64 to I-57 South. Continue approximately 50 miles south from I-64 to the Route 13 exit (Marion - Exit #54B), head west on Rt. 13 toward Carbondale, go approximately 15 miles. Look for Wal-Mart on your right. Turn left at this light (Giant City Road). Continue 12 miles to the south. Giant City Road will lead you into the park. From the west: Head east on I-64 approximately 50 miles from St. Louis. Take the Rt. 127 (Nashville) exit south. Continue south for approximately 50 miles to Murphysboro. At Murphysboro, go left or east for approximately 10 miles. You will pass through the town of Carbondale. Watch for the mall on your right. When you see Wal-Mart on your left, this is your light. Take a right here on Giant City Road heading south for 12 miles into the park.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Giant City State Park
235 Giant City Road
Makanda IL 62958