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Washington County State Recreation Area

Washington County State Recreation Area
Photo: Mrostrichman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Washington County, Illinois
Nearest town
4.2 miles southeast of Nashville
Type
State Recreation Area
Directions

About Washington County State Recreation Area

900 acres make up this recreation area, land set aside for outdoor use in Illinois. The acreage supports a range of open space without built structures described beyond its designation as a state recreation area. Visitors deciding whether to go can weigh the size of the tract itself as the main measure of what it offers.

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

Getting there

Washington County State Recreation Area is in Washington County, Illinois, 4.2 miles southeast of Nashville. 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 Washington County State Recreation Area

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 64 in Illinois →

Towns near Washington County State Recreation Area

State parks near Centralia, State parks near Mount Vernon, State parks near O'Fallon, State parks near Carbondale, State parks near Marion

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