State Recreation Area · Illinois, United States
Kickapoo State Recreation Area
Kickapoo State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Illinois, United States, covering 2,842 acres (1,150 ha), established in 1939.
State Recreation Area · Illinois, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Vermilion, Illinois, United States |
| Area | 2,842 acres (1,150 ha) |
| Established | 1939 |
| Coordinates | 40.1167° N, 87.7358° W |
| Managed by | Illinois state park system |
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About Kickapoo State Recreation Area
Kickapoo State Recreation Area is an Illinois state park on 2,842 acres (1,150 ha) in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. Located between Oakwood, Illinois and Danville, Illinois, this park is easily accessible through route I-74. It is 28 miles (45 km) away from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and 95 miles (153 km) from Indianapolis. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the name Kickapoo originated from the Kickapoo village that once existed near the junction of the Salt Fork and Middle Fork branches of the Vermilion River.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 81.2 miles away
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 115.3 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · Chicago, United States · 128.9 miles away
Parks nearby
Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area
Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area
Turkey Run State Park
Walnut Point State Park
Shades State Park
Lincoln Trail State Park
More parks in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kickapoo State Recreation Area?
Kickapoo State Recreation Area is in Illinois, United States (40.1167° N, 87.7358° W).
When was Kickapoo State Recreation Area established?
Kickapoo State Recreation Area was established in 1939, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kickapoo State Recreation Area?
Kickapoo State Recreation Area covers 2,842 acres (1,150 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_Illinois — Wikipedia list of Illinois state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kickapoo_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).