Delabar State Park

R.R. #2, Oquawka, Illinois 61469 USA

Independent
Pet Friendly
Not Wheelchair
Accessible

“Right on the mississippi”

Located on the Mississippi River about 1 1/2 miles north of Oquawka near Illinois Route 164, Delabar State Park offers quality outdoor experiences for anglers, hikers, campers and picnickers.Many of the Henderson County park’s 89 acres are forested with sturdy oaks, along with some birch and hickory trees. These forested areas serve as natural habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, deer, groundhog and quail. More than 50 species of birds have been identified in the park, making Delabar State Park a natural haven for birders from throughout the state.The park is named to honor two brothers, Roy and Jack Delabar, who donated the site to the state in 1959 to be developed as a state park. The park officially opened in 1960. River fishing is popular at Delabar State Park. Boats with motors of any size are allowed on the river. A boat ramp at the south end of the park and two boat docks make river access easy. No boat rentals are available at the park, however, there is a marina nearby.For anglers who prefer to fish lakes, Delabar State Park is located near Gladstone Lake in Henderson County Conservation Area. The 27-acre lake has a maximum depth of 25 feet and 1 1/2 miles of shoreline. The site offers anglers a variety of fish, a boat ramp, picnicking areas and camping.

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3.0 Location

5.0 Cleanliness

4.0 Site Quality

5.0 Noise

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Campendium

June 18, 2021

Typical Illinois State park where the signs at the park are lacking in real information and contradict what the website says.
Upon driving in you are greeted with a sign that actually has correct information.
This time there is a boat ramp and a dump station.
When going to the camp side of the park you see a sign that says to go and set up and we will check you in later. But the website says just the opposite and nowhere is there any information about a price. Just a sign with a bunch of regulations on it and nobody to check you in.
Surprisingly There is power at the sights. 30 amp power. But luckily nobody else was there so my spot was only down 4 volts. If other campers were plugged in it would be bad.
The playground is slowly falling apart and is in a state of disrepair with the exception of 1 newer peace of equipment.
While being next to the Mississippi River you can’t see it.
Ticks are everywhere so check your dogs when walking and check yourself.
Other then my observations the place is quite and shady.