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Matthiessen State Park
Matthiessen State Park
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Lat: 41.29598
Lon: -89.024445
Ele: 676 ft
Weather: ° and (more weather)
Illinois Illinois
Lat: 41.29598   |    Lon: -89.024445   |    Ele: 676 ft   |    Current weather: ° and (see monthly averages)
Illinois Illinois

Hike to Lake Falls and enjoy a breath of fresh air in rural Illinois.

Matthiessen State Park is located off of Interstate 39, just south of the Illinois River. Visitors are welcome to follow the paved and marked trails on foot to enjoy the park's natural beauty. You will see unique rock formations, canyons, streams, and forests as you explore the area. Points of interest include Lake Falls, the Giant's Bathtub, Cascade Falls, Devil's Paint Box, Strawberry Rock, and Matthiessen Lake. Please be aware that swimming is strictly prohibited in all of the waterfalls and creeks.

All playgrounds and picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Matthiessen State Park is open daily from 7 am to sunset. It often reaches capacity by 10 am during peak tourist season, so be sure to arrive early to get a parking spot. There are 9-miles of horseback riding and mountain biking trails located near the equestrian campground on the southern side of the park. If you are traveling to or from Chicago, this state park is a great place to explore and take a break outside for a while.

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Current conditions for Matthiessen State Park

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Monthly averages:

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JAN
30° / 17°
7 days
FEB
33° / 19°
7 days
MAR
48° / 32°
6 days
APR
58° / 41°
8 days
MAY
70° / 52°
10 days
JUN
79° / 61°
9 days
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JUL
81° / 64°
7 days
AUG
80° / 63°
6 days
SEP
75° / 57°
5 days
OCT
62° / 46°
6 days
NOV
48° / 34°
5 days
DEC
36° / 24°
6 days

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