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​Accessibility at Beaver Dam:


  • Parking - Parking lots are asphalt with a 30 yard distance to the concrete sidewalk. 

  • Restrooms - Accessible vault toilets are available throughout the park. Flush toilets are available in the campground. 

  • Camping - Campsites 27H and 28H are designated ADA with wheelchair accessible picnic tables and grills. These campsites can be reserved online through ExploreMoreIL™. The campground also has accessible showers and toilets available. 

  • Fishing - the park offers wheelchair accessible fishing docks at the boat launch area and the concession/bait shop area. There is a 10 yard distance from the parking area to the docks using the concrete sidewalk. 

  • Hunting - Accessible archery deer hunting is available upon request from October 1 to December 31 of each year. Please call 217-854-8020 for more information.