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Open today at 8:00-16:00
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14372 Park Rd, Ellis Grove, IL 62241, United StatesMap
Phone(618) 859-3741
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  • maldenmusic
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    Beautiful, historic stop

    There's no fort here but remnants of earthworks. Nice views of the Mississippi River with RV and tent camping available. Historic cemetery is here. Large, covered area with picnic tables and some play...

    Reviewed on Nov 11, 2023
  • jeremySFCSD806
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    Decent site

    Nice shelters to rest in. One of the best views I have seen yet of the Mississippi River! Not really much to do with the family here besides camp, picnic, and view the river.

    Reviewed on Sep 11, 2021
  • Dewayne P
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    Interesting story

    There is a lot going on at this site! It has ties to the first capital of IL, the Lewis and Clark expedition, military history, and the changing of the Mississippi River flow. The fort is mainly some ...

    Reviewed on Aug 11, 2021
  • esprouls47
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    Nice scenic and historic site

    Fort Kaskaskia is both historic and scenic. The fort is a reconstructed earthwork. There is a well done sign explaining it and the town of Kaskaskia across the river. When we were there archaeology st...

    Reviewed on Jun 17, 2021
  • barkus1968
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    Earthen works and history

    The entire complex is worth a day trip. The overlook, the fort mounds, the cemetery, and the connected Menard house sheds light on early Illinois European colonization history.

    Reviewed on Jan 3, 2021