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Ferne Clyffe State Park
Ferne Clyffe State Park

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Ferne Clyffe State Park is located in Southern Illinois 12 miles south of Marion, Illinois. The park is full of geological features, ferns, and an unusual plant community. Several trails wind through the woods allowing visitors to view the awesome rock formations. Features include camping, picnicking, hunting, hiking, and fishing.

Ferne Clyffe State Park
Deer Ridge Class A Campground

Ferne Clyffe State Park Camping

The campground offers both Class A Electric camping as well as Class C Tent camping. Deer Ridge campground is Class A sites with electricity, gravel pads, picnic tables, and grills. There is a dump station nearby and shower house with flush toilets. Turkey Ridge is the Class C Tent area and offers camp pads, picnic tables, grills, and showers. 36 of the Class A spots are available for reserve at https://camp.exploremoreil.com/location/216.

Ferne Clyffe Lake in Ferne Clyffe State Park
Ferne Clyffe Lake

Ferne Clyffe Lake

The lake is 16 acres with a maximum depth of 22 feet. There is a hiking trail that follows its one mile of shoreline. Boats are prohibited from the lake but you can fish from it’s banks.

Ferne Clyffe State Park Trails

There are 18 trails within the park. Remeber that natural dangers that exist so keep to the trails and be aware of your surroundings. Vehicles and bicycles are prohibited on the trails and equestrian use is only allowed on those designated for it.

Ferne Clyffe State Park

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