Pyramid State Recreation Area | |
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Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Pyramid State Recreation Area | |
Location | Perry County, Illinois, USA |
Nearest city | Pinckneyville, Illinois |
Coordinates | 38°01′05″N 89°24′52″W / 38.01806°N 89.41444°W |
Area | 19,701 acres (7,973 ha) |
Established | 1968 |
Governing body | Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
Pyramid State Recreation Area, the largest state recreation area in Illinois, contains 19,701 acres (7,973 ha). It is located within Perry County, and is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Illinois DNR). The nearest large town is Pinckneyville, Illinois.[1]