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Illinois River Forks State Park

Illinois River Forks State Park (large dot) and the other state parks in Oregon. No free photo of this park yet.
Location
Josephine County, Oregon
Nearest town
0.7 miles southwest of Cave Junction
Type
State Park

About Illinois River Forks State Park

About 400 acres span the confluence area of the Illinois River, with roughly 170 acres sitting between the river's two forks and the rest lying to the west. The section between the forks, reached from Highway 199, has paved parking, grass lawns, picnic tables, outhouses, and a swimming hole. The west side, entered from Westside Road, holds the West Side Trailhead with close to seven miles of natural-surface trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with gravel parking, a separate area for horse trailers, a vault toilet, and a kiosk showing the trail system.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Illinois River Forks State Park is in Josephine County, Oregon, 0.7 miles southwest of Cave Junction. 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 Illinois River Forks State Park

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 137 in Oregon →

Towns near Illinois River Forks State Park

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