Re-discover the Vermilion Rivers

Winding through the farms and forests of East-Central Illinois, the alluring Vermilion River and her tributaries drain the land which constitutes the Vermilion River watershed.

"The Vermilion River is a beautiful stream of clear water. Fish in great numbers are everywhere swimming its waters...In the afternoon we rode a few miles through a tract of the finest timbered land I have ever seen." Chester Loomis, A Journey on Horseback Through the Great West (1825)

Explore and enjoy the Vermilion Rivers today!

To begin these adventures you may visit the following areas:

Kickapoo State Park and Recreation Area (Illinois Department of Natural Resources [IDNR], Oakwood) - Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and paddling. 217-442-4915

Forest Glen Preserve (Vermilion County Conservation District [VCCD], Westville) - Hiking, camping, fishing, and paddling. 217-662-2142

Kennekuk County Park (VCCD, Danville) - Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and paddling. 217-442-1691

Lake Vermilion Park (VCCD, Danville) - Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and paddling. 217-442-1691

Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area (IDNR, Oakwood) - Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and paddling. 217-442-4915

Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area (IDNR, Georgetown) - Hiking, hunting and fishing. 217-662-2714

Middle Fork River Forest Preserve (CCFPD) - Hiking, camping,  fishing and paddling. 217-586-3360

Salt Fork River Forest Preserve (CCFPD) - Hiking, fishing, and paddling. 217-896-2455

Canoe Rental - You don't have to own a canoe or kayak to go paddling - you can rent them for trips down the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River from two canoe liveries:

Kickapoo Landing - Based in Kickapoo State Park. 217-446-8399

Middle Fork Canoe Outfitters - Based in Kennekuk County Park. 217-304-4240