Youth Campground

Location

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Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to Youth Campground — browse campsites near each.

• Carbondale, US · 15 km
• Marion, US · 26 km
• Cape Girardeau, US · 44 km
• Paducah, US · 77 km
• Mount Vernon, US · 84 km

What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

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Indian Creek Trail trailheadTrails & trailheads0.1 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

Arrowwood Trail trailheadTrails & trailheads1.1 km · ~13 min walkDirections ↗

Giant City State ParkParks & play

Giant City State Park is an Illinois state park on 4,000 acres (1,619 ha) in Jackson and Union Counties, Illinois, United States. Illinois acquired more than 1,100 acres (450 ha) in 1927, and dedicated the park as Giant City State Park. A lodge and visitor center welcome state park guests.

1.1 km · ~13 min walkDirections ↗

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Fern Rocks Nature PreserveParks & play4.2 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗

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Campground BeachBeaches & swimming8.8 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗

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LirleyTrails & trailheads9.9 km · ~22 min driveDirections ↗

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Tiptop Knob (269 m)Summits & peaks17.7 km · ~30 min driveDirections ↗

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Buck Knob (217 m)Summits & peaks40.5 km · ~42 min driveDirections ↗

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