Ferne Clyffe State ParkLake of EgyptLake of EgyptRiver to River TrailPanther Den WildernessShawnee National Forest
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Goreville

Goreville is a town in Johnson district, Illinois, United States of about 1,062 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ferne Clyffe State Park, Lake of Egypt and Lake of Egypt.

37.5545° N, 88.9723° WPop. 1,062

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km131
Must-see65
Notable197
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ferne Clyffe State Park, nature spot near Goreville
Must-see

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Nature spot · 4 km

Must-see

Lake of Egypt

Lake · 9 km · Williamson

Must-see

Lake of Egypt

Lake · 10 km · Ballard

Places near Goreville by type

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One day from Goreville

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:03 pm

62 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Goreville
  2. Ferne Clyffe State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Panther Den Wildernessnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lake of Egyptlake · 45 min
  5. Lake of Egyptlake · 45 min
  6. River to River Trailnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Goreville
Today’s loopGorevilleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Goreville?

Ferne Clyffe State Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Lake of Egypt (lake, about 9 km), Lake of Egypt (lake, about 10 km), River to River Trail (nature spot, about 11 km), Panther Den Wilderness (nature spot, about 13 km), Shawnee National Forest (nature spot, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Goreville?

131 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Goreville?

Cedar Bluff, about 7 km by road; Chimney Rock (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Goreville?

Lake of Egypt, about 9 km by road; Lake of Egypt (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Goreville?

Start in Goreville, visit Ferne Clyffe State Park, then Panther Den Wilderness, then Lake of Egypt, then Lake of Egypt, then River to River Trail, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.