Nauvoo State Park

The 148-acre park, on the south edge of Nauvoo along Illinois Route 96, includes a 13-acre lake with a mile-long shoreline. In addition to fishing, boating, camping and hiking, people return to these serene surroundings for the park s recreational features, its annual grape festival and to soak up the area s history. Local attractions consist of the Mormon Temple, LDS and RLDS visitor centers, grape vineyards, museums, and play equipment for the children.