Welcome to Mill Creek Park and Lake
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Campground season is April through October
Office Hours: Propane Refills:
Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday
7:00am - 2:00pm
Office is Closed: New Years Day, MartinLuther King's Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day,Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Gatehouse Hours:
Mon-Tues: 5:30am to 4pm
Wed-Thurs: 5:30am to 6pm
Fri-Sat: 5:30am to 8pm
Sunday: 5:30am to 6pm
Fuel Dock Hours:
Monday-Friday: Fuel Times are 8am, 10am, CLOSED from 12pm-1pm, and 2pm. Please Call 217-889-3901/3601 in case of emergencies.
*Please note hours may vary depending on weather and during late season and on Holidays.*
Mill Creek is located seven miles northwest of Marshall, Illinois on the Lincoln Heritage Trail road.
Mill Creek Park
20482 N. Park Entrance Rd.
Marshall, IL 62441
If you use your GPS to locate use the address: 10889 E. Clarksville Rd. Marshall, Illinois, 62441 or coordinates: +39° 26' 55.45", -87° 48' 42.52"
FROM CHICAGO, IL
Take Interstate 57 south to Mattoon/Charleston Exit. Exit onto Route 16. Take Route 16 through Charleston and on through Ashmore Approximately 2 miles east of Ashmore on Route 16 is the Route 49 intersection, turn Right (South) on Route 49. Take Route 49 south about 7 miles to the yellow flashing lights. Watching for sign for Clarksville Road, and Mill Creek Park Turn Left (East) onto Clarksville Road. It is approximately 8 miles to the park entrance. The entrance sign "MILL CREEK PARK" will be on the right.
FROM TERRE HAUTE, IN
Take Interstate 70 West about 18 miles to the Marshall, IL exit. Take Route 1 South to Route 40. Turn right on Route 40 and go about a half a mile. Look for the brown Mill Creek Park sign on the right. Turn right on the Clarksville Road. Go about 7 miles. The park is on the left. You will see a small portion of the lake from the road.
FROM ROBINSON, IL
Take Route 1 north to Marshall, IL (about 25 to 35 miles) At the second stop light, turn left. You will be on Route 40. Go about a half a mile. Look for brown Mill Creek Park sign on the right. Turn right on the Clarksville Road. Go about 7 miles. The park is on the left. You will see a small portion of the lake from the road.
Please feel free to call our office at (217) 889-3901 or (217) 889-3601 for assistance.
Other Contact Numbers:
Gatehouse: (217) 889-3601
Fax: (217) 889-3900
Clark County Park District Mission Statement:
"To manage and preserve the natural resources and provide health and recreational opportunities."
Clark County Park District Board of Commissioners
Executive Director oversees daily operations
Office Manager Administrative Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Seasonal-Gatehouse /Security/ Fuel Dock Full Time/Part Time/Seasonal-Maintenance
The Park District has an annual operating budget of approximately $1million. The administrative office is located at 20482 N Park Entrance Rd, Marshall, IL, inside Mill Creek Park. The District currently employs eight full time staff members and fifteen part time/seasonal employees. The Board of Commissioners is made up of seven elected officials which oversee policy and financial procedures. The Board has standing committees for Policy/Community Parks, Finance/Master Plan, Lake Management, CCPD Trails Coalition, 3rd of July, and Campers.
