Jubilee College State Park
(including Jubilee College Forest Nature Preserve)

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.8213, -89.8070

13921 West Route 150
Brimfield, IL  61517

Official Websites
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.jubileecollege.html
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area4peoriajubileecollegeforest.html

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         
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:  scientific, iNaturalist location; historical, 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-acre state park in rural area; fourth stop on Kickapoo Creek Watershed Geoheritage Trail
   
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:
https://www.peoriamagazine.com/article/trail-blazers/

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

https://www.pambamtb.org/jubilee-college-state-park
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Illinois Great Rivers Country Bicycle Trails Guide at https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:9d0be2d8-c9e9-4186-8f34-5b4b63991388

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

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.