Where can I walk my dog in Southern Illinois?

Ferne Clyffe State Park in goreville, illinois

Ferne Clyffe has many trail options for you to choose from and will satisfy your hiking needs! As you’re walking, you get to take in stunning woodland areas, see bluffs that will leave you awestruck, walk around a beautiful woodland surrounded lake, and some trails will even lead you to stunning waterfalls. There is only one thing that can elevate your hiking experience at Ferne Clyffe; that is having your dog with you along the way. Dogs absolutely love the hike, smelling the smells and being in nature.

I have taken my dog hiking at Ferne Clyffe many times on different trails. I highly recommend, and Pixel, our Dalmatian, gives 10/10 stars!

Want a photography session with your dog at Ferne clyffe?

Ferne Clyffe is one of my favorite places to take amazing woodland portraits of dogs! If you would like portraits of your dog horse, or even cat, just contact me and we can discuss scheduling your very own session!

See more about the sessions here! Canine Sessions and Equine Sessions

Ferne Clyffe State Park is an Illinois state park on 2,430 acres in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. The nearest town is Goreville, Illinois, and the nearest connection to a limited-access highway is at Exit 7 on the Illinois portion of Interstate 24.
37.5294955 (North), -88.9828493 (West)

The address is 90 Goreville Rd, Goreville, IL 62939, map is listed below.

Not only do they have many trails for hiking, but you can also camp with your dog. I have personally done this and it is a lovely and safe camp ground (that is also dog friendly!).