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Camping and picnics and outdoor fun – Burrell Woods Bicentennial Park

Camping and picnics and outdoor fun – Burrell Woods Bicentennial Park


Looking for a southern Illinois location for camping and picnics, or other outdoor gathering of friends and family? Burrell Woods Bicentennial Park has been a popular spot in Carmi for almost a century now, hosting everyone from Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, fraternal organizations, family reunions, weddings and even the occasional concert.

There’s a large shelter in the area set aside for camping and picnics are accommodated in the rest of the park with eight more. Each shelter is equipped with water, electricity and grills for cooking. There are 4 children’s play areas near these shelters. Three handicapped restroom facilities are located throughout the camping and picnic area.

fishing for camping and picnics
A well stocked pond is available for campers and picnickers for fishing.
playgrounds for camping and picnics
There are several playgrounds throughout the park for campers and picnickers.

In addition to providing our visitors with a well equipped place for camping and picnics, you can fish at Burrell’s Woods too. The pond is stocked for bank fishing with bass, catfish and bluegill. Just behind the pond and over the bridge is a quiet, peaceful walking trail. This trail, which will bring you just a little closer to nature, is approximately ¼ mile long and not a hard walk for most people. It’s a short walk down the hill from the camping area.

cycling, walking, camping and picnics
All the roads in the park are paved and the gently rolling hills are ideal for walking and cycling

All the roads through out the park are paved. The park and Carmi are golf cart friendly.

At Burrell Woods Bicentennial Park you’ll find camping and picnics as well as:

  • people enjoying camping and picnicsPark open and camping year round with all conveniences available April 15 through Oct. 15
  • Two miles from city limits
  • City owned and operated
  • The Carmi Police Department patrols the park.
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • camping and picnic areas at Burrell ParkAccessible Sites
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Fishing
  • Grills
  • Shady camping and picnic areas at Burrell ParkHiking
  • Playgrounds
  • Showers
  • Nature Trails
  • Volleyball
  • Wildlife Viewing

For more information call 618-382-2693 (7 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. M-F)

The camping and picnic area at Burrell Woods Bicentennial park has a large shelter and new playground, with eight more shelters and other playground equipment throughout the park.
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