Goreville

Big Rocky Hollow Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Goreville, Illinois.

Rebman Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Goreville, Illinois.

A great short hike in Ferne Clyffe State Park with a big payoff that is nearly wheel chair accessible with compact crushed gravel as a path. The trail leads to a 100-foot tall intermittent waterfall. The trail is lined with huge boulders, meandering stream, and progressively narrowing canyon becoming more scenic as you progress towards the waterfall. The waterfall almost always is wet, but the ...

Hawk's Cave Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Goreville, Illinois.

The Big Rocky Hollow Trail isn't the only trail that starts at the parking area. Cross the stepping stones over the creek to find a place where the trail forks in three. Look for the sign for the Rebman Trail at the right-most fork. This short walk leads to a small canyon punctuated by a pair of picturesque waterfalls (best water flow is in the spring or after a large rain event).  Also on this...

One of the top trails within Fern Clyffe State Park, Hawk's Cave is an impressive 150 foot sandstone shelter bluff. When beginning the trail from the parking lot, there is a fork of three separate trail heads. Take the path to the left and follow the loop up to a rock wall of shelters, honeycomb formations, and a shallow creek.  The "cave" is really a large shelter with an arched opening that t...

Blackjack Oak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Goreville, Illinois.

Ferne Clyffe has a campground for everyone. From the more modern, or primitive, larger groups, backpackers and even equestrian campers. From beginner to hardened veteran eagle scout, there is a campsite for everyone. The shower facilities that are offered at some campgrounds are available seasonally.Deer Ridge campground is a well-shaded Class-A facility offering gravel pads with electricity, p...

Happy Hollow Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Goreville, Illinois.