Dixon Springs State Park

Category: State park

Address: 982 IL-146, Golconda, IL 62938, USA

Phone: +16189493394

Reviews

John Yoch

Jun 18, 2022

The place time forgot the pool looked really nice. The bridge over the spring is new the park looked well maintained the campground was mostly empty. I would not recommend for larger campers but small 20 to 30 footers should be fine. Overall a really nice park!

Sharlyn Sherman

May 12, 2022

Loved hiking here, wish there were better signs on the trails. Hiking the the bluff trail the signs are very confusing, there is a trail that has many twists and turns, thats not the bluff trail. Some of the trail signs simply are an arrow that says trail and points, no label of what trail it is, when there are two pointing in opposite directions how am I suppose to know which trail is which? Otherwise it was peaceful and beautiful.

Rosie A

Jul 19, 2021

The grounds are poorly kept and the bridge across the spring is rotting. We visited from out of town and we're planning to spend a day hiking, picnicking, and swimming. Unfortunately, the trails lacked clear marking, the grounds were overgrown, and the pool was unexpectedly closed because of potential rain (I only found this out after digging around on their Facebook page to see why they were closed. There was no posted info on the actual grounds.) The natural beauty is very apparent, but poorly cared for. We had to hold on to the rails for the bridge over the spring for fear of falling through unexpected rotting boards. With these issues and the lacking info on the state's website, we were disappointed in our visit and hope things can improve.

Alan Cesar

Jul 6, 2021

Yes, the campground has pit toilets. If you can handle those, it's a great place to relax and observe nature. We saw an owl hunting at dusk, three deer wandering in the morning, weird moths. There's a swimming pool open in the summer daytime hours and the bathrooms near there have running water. The rock formations are gorgeous and fun to walk/climb. I would definitely go again and spend more time exploring.

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Questions & Answers

Is this place stroller friendly?

Angela Courtney | Jul 26, 2020
Russell Fogg | Jul 27, 2020

Yes, our family just had there 3 mo old all over the place. Somewhat of a pain in campsites.

How much is the cabin

Melinda Klaver | Jul 26, 2020
Tina Anderson | Jul 27, 2020

Melinda Klaver it was 60 a night

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Tent camping available? How much for a site?. How reserve

Barbara Bratkowski | May 22, 2020
Jessica Rawlins | May 23, 2020

Reservations are made through reserveamerica.com. i think camping in the trailer section was like $18

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Is the Park open in October 2021 and what are mask requirements? I need to know bc I can’t wear a mask.

lynn gibson | Apr 22, 2021
gjwilly1 x | Apr 23, 2021

Yes open! No masks required.

Where to get maps.

Maureen K | Nov 23, 2020
Micah Tolbert | Nov 24, 2020

All trails is indeed the way to go

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Is the waterfall dried up right now? 06/10. If I bring 3 year olds can they safely get wet at all?

skye Ramirez | Jun 26, 2020
Katie Jones | Jun 27, 2020

Not dried up. Its perfect!

How much is a weekly/monthly cost of a full power,water hookup site???

James Taylor | May 22, 2020
Ezra Crider | May 23, 2020

Call the office at (618) 949-3394. They can tell you what the cost is. Also look at the other reviews about the park. Good place to stay. Ezra E. Crider

Was there paddle boats at one time here in Dixon Springs?

Rebecca Robertson | May 22, 2020
Donald Whiteley | May 23, 2020

None that I know of. They had a waterfall with a bridge in front of it. A swimming pool with a slide.

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