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Cache River State Natural Area

Cache River State Natural Area
Photo: Miguel.v, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Johnson County, Illinois
Nearest town
4.9 miles southwest of Vienna
Type
State Natural Area
Directions

About Cache River State Natural Area

Protection efforts here center on the Cache River itself, with the natural area covering 14,314 acres in the surrounding lowlands. The land takes its shape from the river system that runs through it, giving the site its scale and character. At this size, the area represents one of the larger holdings of its kind managed for the river corridor it surrounds.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Contact the state park agency before you go.

Getting there

Cache River State Natural Area is in Johnson County, Illinois, 4.9 miles southwest of Vienna. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Cache River State Natural Area

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.