State Park · Illinois
Giant City State Park
- Location
- Jackson County, Illinois
- Nearest town
- 6.2 miles northeast of Cobden
- Type
- State Park
About Giant City State Park
Sandstone bluffs and rock formations give the park its name, sitting across roughly 4,000 acres that stretch into neighboring Union County. The state's initial purchase for the park totaled just over 1,100 acres before it took its current shape. Visitors arriving today can stop at a lodge and visitor center built to welcome them.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Giant City State Park is in Jackson County, Illinois, 6.2 miles northeast of Cobden. 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.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.