Jubilee College State Park

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.8213, -89.8070

13921 West Route 150
Brimfield, IL  61517

Official Website
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/JubileeCollege.aspx

Activities: 
Trails (hiking, biking, equestrian)
Camping (tent, RV)
Water (fish, not vehicle accessible)
Snow (snowshoe, cross-country ski)
Other (hunt*, view wildlife, picnic)
*Be aware, be safe.  ALL visitors should see below.
 
Season/Hours:  6 AM - 10 PM
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online: 
http://www.nacmo.org/maps/INIL/jubilee.pdf         
http://www.pambamtb.org/pamba_images/maps/jubileemap.jpg
On Site: unknown
 
Parking: various parking lots
 
Amenities:  benches, shelters, picnic tables,
charcoal grills in varied locations throughout park
 
Restrooms:
varied locations throughout park, seasonal
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps: 
All Trails, Trip Advisor, Trailforks
 
Cost:  free admission                 
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:   
Birding Hotspot; home to Jubilee College State Historic Site

Terrain/Views/Access: 
forest, hills, prairie, open grass space
lake view & access, stream view & access

General Description:  3200 acres of state park (rural)
   
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Jubilee College State Park Brochure (PDF)
Jubilee College State Park Map (PDF)
PAMBA's Jubilee South Side Trail Map (PDF)

More Information:
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2022/12/07/nature-rambles-our-prairies-need-more-dawgs-to-look-after-them/

https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-09-21/the-jubilee-college-state-historic-site-is-reopening-to-the-public-heres-what-to-expect

http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/07/29/kickapoo-creek-watershed-the-untold-story/

https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-05-13/idnr-to-consider-changes-at-jubilee-college-after-release-of-federal-indian-boarding-schools-report

https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/INPC/Pages/Area4PeoriaJubileeCollegeForest.aspx

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L298837?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4702496?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

https://huntillinois.org/sites/jubilee-college-sp/

https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/jubilee-college-state-park
​https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Experience/Sites/Central/Pages/Jubilee-College.aspx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2vn3qqA7fw

https://www.pambamtb.org/JubileeCollegeStatePark
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http://greatriverroad-illinois.org/pdfs/Great_Rivers_Country_Bicycle_Trails_Guide.pdf

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/brimfield/nature-outdoor-recreation/jubilee-college-state-park/

​https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/JubileeCollege.aspx

https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/About/Pages/JubileeCollege.aspx 

https://trottingspots.com/jubilee-college-state-park-horse-trails

https://www.stateparks.com/jubilee_college_state_park_in_illinois.html

Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
309-446-3758
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*Prior to visiting, ALL prospective visitors should check hunting information on the IL DNR website
https://huntillinois.org/​ .
​Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots.
​Some will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.