Lincoln Memorial

Facility · Illinois ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Shawnee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

548 ft
Elevation

The Lincoln Memorial is the site of the third in a series of seven Lincoln-Douglas debates. Currently the picnic area offers three walking loops ranging from .24 - .41 miles. Walking paths are on paved surface and surrounded with various plant and tree species. The Lincoln Memorial pond provides great scenery for walkers and a great habitat for turtles.

Getting there

37.45778, -89.26945 · 37°27'28.0"N 89°16'10.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F455061717987908984735948
Low °F252937465665696759483730
Precip in3.53.44.85.65.95.03.73.13.53.94.54.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Lincoln Memorial

Can you reserve a site at Lincoln Memorial?
No. Lincoln Memorial is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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