Touch of Nature Education Center sits on the shores of Little Grassy Lake in southern Illinois, managed as an educational facility with camping access. The campground provides electric and water hookups for RVs, along with basic amenities including restrooms, showers, and a dump station. Multiple access options accommodate different camping styles, from drive-in sites to walk-in and boat-in areas.
Campers can fish directly from the lake shoreline and explore on-site trails. The facility supplies firewood for campfires and features an amphitheater for group activities. Those seeking additional options in the region can explore camping near Makanda or visit Little Grassy Lake Campground nearby. The center accepts reservations and welcomes pets, making it suitable for families and groups planning educational or recreational lake-based trips.
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Map & DirectionsTouch of Nature Education Center is located in Illinois near Makanda
Coordinates
37.62521612600588 N
89.14719289778779 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 52 min from Paducah, KY
- 56 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 55 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 58 min from Evansville, IN
