Clinton County, Illinois
23 hiking & walking trails · 17parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 7 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Clinton County, Illinois
Clinton County is home to 23 mapped hiking trails and 17 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 7 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Clinton County
Up to 40 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Clinton County
Click any city to see trails and parks within it.
Sample Parks in Clinton County
Sample Trails in Clinton County
Curated Guides for Clinton County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Clinton County, Illinois?
Yes — we have 23 mapped hiking and walking trails in Clinton County, Illinois, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Clinton County, Illinois for families?
Bikepath near Hoffman is one of the best family picks in Clinton County, Illinois — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Clinton County, Illinois?
Each of the 23 trails in Clinton County, Illinois has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Clinton County, Illinois?
Clinton County, Illinois has 17 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Clinton County, Illinois?
Yes — 5 of Clinton County, Illinois's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Dam West Campground with 109 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Clinton County, Illinois?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Illinois for more options beyond Clinton County, Illinois.
Hiking guides for Illinois
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Clinton County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Illinois, Ranked
Illinois's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichIllinois's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Illinois trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Illinois
Ten gentle, well-marked Illinois trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Illinois
Illinois's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Illinois
Federal parks and recreation areas in Illinois ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Illinois: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Illinois's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.