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Sam Parr State Park
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| For several decades the residents of Jasper County worked for a state park, assisted and encouraged by a former resident and conservationist, Sam Parr. In 1960, 72 acres of land were acquired by the Department of Natural Resources and the Jasper County Conservation Area became a reality. Additional acquisitions have brought the total acreage to 1,180, including a 183-acre lake.
After the death of Sam Parr in 1966, the General Assembly changed the name from Jasper County to Sam Parr. The site was formally dedicated on May 12, 1972. It is 3 miles northeast of Newton. |
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No shower house
If we have to pay $18. dollers a night then they should have a shower house.
(name not given)
27-May-2008
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Very nice park!!!!
We had a great back to nature experience. The camp sites were well maintained. The camp host was very pleasant. It was what I had expected out of a camping trip!!! The cost was very reasonable compared to other camp grounds. No hidden costs !!!! Thanks so much for taking such good care of this park.
(name not given)
25-Aug-2008
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the nicest park ever
this camp ground is a very nice place to stay.the camp host iv very nice and never puts you down.they have a playground!concreat spots to stay in some are gravel.sweet lake! just stay here and the price a night is $18.00
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11-Oct-2008
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best campground in illinois
This park is vry nice and if you think $18 a night is high and there is not a shower house I have news for you I think I would want to travel 20 miles and not have a shower house and pay $18 a night then drive 60 mile to some park that have concreat spots and 6 lb bass
Written by Arron Mckinley
16-Jan-2009
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| Camping: |
| Class B/E, C & D, and Youth camping are available. It is suggested you call ahead due to an ADA Construction project at the park which may periodically close some campsites. |
| Trails: |
| Facilities at Sam Parr include four picnic areas for day use, shelters in all areas, more than 2 miles of foot trails, 13 miles of equestrian trails. |
| Boating: |
| Boats with maximum 10 hp motors are allowed on the lake, and canoes are popular. Boat dock rentals are available. Fishing access and parking is also available on the east side of the lake via a county road. |
| History of the Area: |
| As in most of Illinois, the early inhabitants of this area were Indians. For nearly 1,000 years they fished and lived along the Embarrass River and hunted in nearby woodlands, including what is now Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area.
The 1770's brought the French and the westward expansion of the American colonists, who pushed the Indians westward into Illinois in search for new lands. The Piankashaw finally settled in this area and they lived in comparative peace with the French who lived with them, adapting many of their ways. General Harrison from Vincennes, Indiana, negotiated a treaty with the Piankashaws in 1812, whereby they gave up nearly one million acres of land to the United States Government, including what is now Jasper county. There were about 140 Piankashaw Indians left in the area. |
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| DNR - DNR ... Training allowed year around Rock Cut State Park Saline County Conservation Area Sam Parr State Park Sand Ridge State Forest During Controlled Pheasant season, training is permitted on Mondays ... | | Jasper County, Newton Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Recreation Opportunities - ... NEWTON | LOCAL BUSINESS PAGE | JASPER COUNTY | CITY OF NEWTON RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES SAM PARR STATE PARK: 1,180 ACRES, 183 ACRE LAKE Boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, picnicking, horse trails ... |
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| From the north: Follow Rt. 130 south to Rt. 33 east. Turn east on Rt. 33 and go 1 mile to park entrance.
From the south: Follow Rt. 130 north to Rt 33 east. Turn east on Rt. 33 and go 1 mile to park entrance. From the west: Follow Rt. 33 east from Effingham 25 miles to park entrance. (2 mile east of Newton). From the east: Follow Rt. 33 west 21 mile from Robinson to park entrance. |
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