Visit Giant City State Park
Rating: 8.9/10

Giant City State Park

Giant City State Park is a place with many things to do. You can spend a full weekend exploring many of its trails on foot or on horseback. In our one-day visit, we couldn't explore everything; regardless, the place has more activities than you can explore in a single day.

Our Trip Giant City State Park

This is our recommended parking spot. There are many other options, but this is the best spot to explore the top hiking trails.

Parking

We recommend using restrooms before starting activities, specially if you have kids.

Restrooms

The Giant City Nature Trail is the best in the park, as it has all kinds of formations.

To Giant City

The Devil's Standtable Nature Trail has several paths that can be a bit confusing. Be careful when following one that is not marked, as there are ticks.

To Devil's Standtable

The Indian Creek Trail has many rock formations.

To Indian Creek

Always check your destination's weather forecast, & save maps offline.

Giant City State Park

Highlights
  • Safe
  • Poor Connectivity
  • No Public Transportation
  • Self-Guided
  • Open Year Round
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Picnics
  • Playground
  • Pet Friendly
  • Nature Center
  • Pools
  • Camping
Amenities
  • Public Restrooms
  • BBQ Grills
  • Picnic Tables
  • Store
  • Restaurant
  • Cabins
  • Lodge Available
Nearby Cities
  • Carbondale
  • Cobden
  • Alto Pass
  • Anna
  • Murphysboro
  • Marion
Today's Forecast
92°F / 73°F

Sunny

10-Day Forecast
4.8

Based on 2977 Google reviews

"I do use a cane to help long distance walking, iam 66 and dont do to much hiking. There where a few challenges but with the help of my husband pushi..."
— Beth Olmsted
"The Giant City State Park Gnome Walk was so much fun! It was a sunny but chilly day — my favorite kind of hiking weather. The trails are very well m..."
— L Grabb
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Address

235 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, USA

Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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