State line bridge
Momence, Illinois
Camp, Canoe, and Hike
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Momence, Illinois
- Head north on N Range St toward W 5th St (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto N 11000E Rd (469 ft)
- Turn right onto Industrial Dr (0.6 mi)
- Continue onto E 3500N Rd (0.5 mi)
- E 3500N Rd turns left and becomes County Rd E 1241 N/N Vincennes Trail (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto E 4000N Rd (3.4 mi)
- Turn right onto N 15500E Rd (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto E 3500N Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Serpentine Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto E Country Club Dr/County Rd E 1598 N (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto N Lileth Ave (344 ft)
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West Beach
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Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Beach
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12th Street Beach
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Mount Baldy Beach
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