Ferne Clyffe State Park, IL

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Name: Ferne Clyffe State Park
Location: South of Marion and Goreville, IL, about 3 hrs south of Champaign
Website: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/parks/pages/ferneclyffe.aspx

Beautiful park in southern Illinois. Waterfalls, hiking trails, caves, and backpacking sites available.  3-4 youth group sites are available, no reservations.







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