Sumner, Illinois, draws RV nomads to the Red Hills for trophy bass and white-tailed deer hunts. Red Hills State Park kicks off at $22 a night with showers and a dump station; Red Hills Lake State Park adds 50-amp hookups for big rigs. Park your RV here to launch into 1,000 acres of wooded trails and glassy lakes just minutes from town.
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Sumner hugs the Embarrass River in Lawrence County, where Red Hills State Park spans nearly 1,000 acres of oak-hickory forest and a 90-acre lake stocked with catfish and crappie. Anglers cast from shorelines near the park's ranger station, while hunters track game across rolling hills. The town's Main Street buzzes with farm-fresh markets every Saturday morning.
Red Hills State Park suits families and anglers who crave showers, a dump station, and easy lake access after a day afield. Red Hills Lake State Park targets full-timers with 50-amp power to run air conditioners through humid Illinois summers. Both spots position you five miles from Sumner's quiet diners and gas stations.
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Sumner is known for Red Hills State Park's fishing and hunting opportunities. The 90-acre lake teems with bass and catfish, drawing anglers from across Illinois. Hunters pursue deer and turkey amid 1,000 acres of forested hills, with prime seasons from fall through spring.
Red Hills State Park and Red Hills Lake State Park top the list near Sumner. Red Hills State Park sits five miles south with sites from $22/night, showers, and a dump station. Red Hills Lake State Park offers 50-amp hookups right alongside for convenient big-rig camping.
Yes, both Red Hills State Park and Red Hills Lake State Park welcome pets on leashes. Keep dogs close on trails to respect wildlife, and clean up after them near the dump station. These pet-friendly spots let furry companions join your fishing trips on the 90-acre lake.