RV rental Marshall State Park, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

The area is a good choice for enjoying wildlife observation. On the peaks, you may see white-tailed deer, rabbits, flying squirrels, and other mammal species, while down below in the bottomlands, you'll have a chance to spot deer, raccoon, mink, and other mammals. The bottomland residents usually appear around dawn and dusk, although there's always a chance of observing them during the day. There is a boat ramp you can use to access the Illinois River, where fishing is allowed for bluegill, crappie, bullhead, and channel catfish, which are the most common catch. Largemouth bass also populate the river but are more difficult to catch and are usually reeled in by more experienced anglers. There are several picnic areas in the park; one of them has picnic tables, stoves, and shelters. A multi-use trail is open to hikers and hunters. In the winter, the trail is used for cross-country skiing and backpacking and will take you past wooded bluffs majestically crowned with fresh snow. You can ice fish on the backwater areas. Photographers will find this an ideal setting with its dramatic diversity in the landscape; the river can change often depending on the weather, and the resident wildlife either migrate through the park or call it home. Situate yourself at ground level next to the river and the towering bluffs provide a perspective against which you can frame the bird species as they soar by.