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With its breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, a trip to Giant City State Park at Makanda is sure to delight visitors of all ages. Offers camping and horseback riding to fishing and rappelling and more.
Spectacular woodlands and sheer sandstone walls create a challenge for rock climbing and rappelling, as well as hiking. Outdoor lovers will also find horseback riding, a lookout tower, cabins and a swimming pool. Dine at historic Giant City Lodge, known for its homemade fried chicken dinner. Two different locations in Giant City State Park near Carbondale give you climbing options. A trail behind the picnic shelter takes you to a set of steep bluffs known as Shelter #1 near the Makanda entrance; another climbing area of the park includes the steep sandstone cliffs in Devil's Standtable. Plan to bring all of your own equipment since no permanent anchors are allowed. Ropes are permitted in both areas.
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Makanda IL 62958 - Phone: (618) 457-4836
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