Giant City State Park

Category: State park

Address: 235 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, USA

Phone: +16184574836

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 6AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6AM–10PM

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

AM Check

Jul 11, 2022

Wonderful State Park, visitor center, campground and lodge. The visitor center is worth exploring and they have a small gift shop. The park staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Well maintained trails. We had a wonderful breakfast at the lodge. The campground was shaded with level sites. I would stay here again.

B Metzger

Jun 6, 2022

Wow. We loved it. Great trails and pathways created by the CCC men back in the 30s. Camping at the state park was very nice.

Caesin Sylviir

Apr 19, 2022

I love this place. The cabins are nicely furnished and the bed is comfortable. The staff is very friendly. The lodge itself is quite cozy and plenty of trails to hike. Its also nice and close to Carbondale.

Taylor Franks

Nov 13, 2021

Beautiful place to hike. Many different kinds of trails. Many of them are moderate or difficult so be prepared! There are lots of picnic spots and a few small playground areas. Highly recommend for family outings!

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Questions & Answers

Do they have horses that u can rent n go riding for the day

Teresa Conner | Aug 8, 2019
Virginia Skaggs | Aug 9, 2019

Yes

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Do you have grills at the camping area to where we can bring our own food?

Mandie Ragland | Aug 8, 2018
Tamra Moore | Aug 9, 2018

Yes.

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Is there any free camping sites in the Carbondale area?

R Stewart | Aug 7, 2020
Ro S | Aug 8, 2020

Cove hollow cedar lake

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Anybody know if there is tv reception in the campground? Planning on being there in October for a week

Bob Magee | Aug 8, 2018
Gary Andrews | Aug 9, 2018

I've never tried getting TV reception there. What I can tell you is cell phone coverage can be a little spotty.

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Is this a good place to look for morel mushrooms

Brock Bloemer | Aug 8, 2018
Shanon Garner | Aug 9, 2018

Yes. It is not illegal to pick mushrooms or other food from state parks. It is illegall to sell what you gatther

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Can u go rappelling there

micah “Mickey” jones | Aug 7, 2020
Chad Pickett | Aug 8, 2020

Yes. Rock climbing and rappelling are permitted. You will have to bring your own equipment, of course.

Is the restaurant open during the week?

Mary Hunt | Aug 7, 2020
Courtnie Weaver | Aug 8, 2020

Yes 8am-8pm

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Are pets welcome in the park and in the cabins?

Nikki Broadrick | Aug 8, 2018
Robert Wall | Aug 9, 2018

Yes

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Is the campground walking distance to the lodge?

Rebecca Briscoe | Aug 7, 2020
Truck Dispatcher | Aug 8, 2020

Yes, but it wouldn't be a short walk. check out Google maps it's got a good layout of the park.

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Can I camp there in small campet

Sue Decker | Aug 8, 2019
Alysha Rodríguez-Avila | Aug 9, 2019

Yes

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