Ferne Clyffe State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ferne Clyffe State Park |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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Waterfall at Ferne Clyffe State Park, Big Rocky Hollow Trail, June 2009
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 Ferne Clyffe State Park
Location in Illinois
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| Location | Johnson County, Illinois, USA |
| Nearest city | Goreville, Illinois |
| Area | 2,430 acres (983 ha) |
| Established | 1949 |
| Governing body | Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
Ferne Clyffe State Park is a beautiful state park in Illinois, United States. It covers about 2,430 acres (983 hectares) of land. You can find it in Johnson County. The closest town is Goreville, Illinois.
The park is easy to reach from Interstate 24 at Exit 7. The state bought the land for the park in 1949. It was purchased from a person named Emma Rebman. Today, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) manages the park. The park's main entrance was moved in the early 1980s. It is now on Illinois Route 37. This new entrance is safer for visitors.
Exploring Ferne Clyffe's Natural Wonders
Ferne Clyffe State Park is full of amazing natural sights. It has tall limestone bluffs and thick forests. You can also find cool cliff caves here. After it rains, you might see small waterfalls. These waterfalls are fed by water running off the bluffs.
Discovering Ferne Clyffe Lake
In the late 1950s, the IDNR built a special dam. This dam was placed across a stream called Buck Branch Creek. By 1960, the dam had created a new, artificial lake. This lake is now known as Ferne Clyffe Lake. It adds to the park's natural beauty.
