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Devils Backbone Park

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Devils Backbone Park near Grand Tower, IL, features terrain with rolling hills and wooded areas. The region experiences temperatures ranging from the low 30s in winter to the high 80s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Mississippi River and the Shawnee National Forest, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

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Location

Devils Backbone Park is located in Illinois

Coordinates

37.63881441 N
89.51093075 W

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Features

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Firewood Available
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General Info

Drive Time

36 min from Cape Girardeau
1 hr 15 min from Paducah
1 hr 44 min from St. Louis
2 hrs 18 min from Evansville

Atlanta D.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2018

Adventurous

Great place to go for a day hike or stay for a few days. There are 21 miles of trails throughout the park and a large lake. The attractions are all relatively close to the road (cave, "hidden" spring, and trout streams). The campgrounds are easy to get to and close to a few trails. They have kayak and canoe rentals available for the lake and it appeared to be a great place to fish. It was an enjoyable experience.

James D.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 29, 2016

Cool to see the Devil's Bake Oven and Tower Rock but otherwise blah

Maybe it's because I am from WI and we tend to rip on IL a lot, but I really found this park sub-par. I am also spoiled from getting to see some of the larger parks in the country. Would probably be nice for a long weekend with the kids. But I don't have kids. It's more of a touristy place than a real campground in my opinion. If you are in the area check out the view of Tower Rock. There are a lot of campsites available for both tent and RV, and they do offer grills, tables, camp fire pits, toilets, and a playground. Pets are welcome. Part of a foundation of an old house built on a rock is still around and is a neat part of history.