Discover the Natural Beauty of Ferne Clyffe State Park

Getting There

• Car

  From Garden of the Gods, head southwest on Garden of the Gods Rd toward IL-34. Turn left onto IL-34 S and continue for about 2 miles. Merge onto I-24 W via the ramp to Paducah. Continue on I-24 W for approximately 8 miles, then take exit 30 for IL-37 N toward Goreville. Follow IL-37 N for about 10 miles until you reach Goreville. Once in Goreville, turn left onto Goreville Rd. After about 1 mile, you will arrive at Ferne Clyffe State Park, located at 90 Goreville Rd, Goreville, IL 62939.

• Public Transportation

  There is limited public transportation in this region. If you are using public transit, you can take a Greyhound bus to the closest major city, Carbondale, IL. From Carbondale, you would need to rent a car or use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft to reach Ferne Clyffe State Park, which is about 30 minutes away. Make sure to check the bus schedules in advance as they may not be frequent.

• Bicycle

  For adventurous cyclists, you can bike from Garden of the Gods to Ferne Clyffe State Park. Take Garden of the Gods Rd and connect to IL-34 S, then merge onto I-24 W. Note that biking along highways can be dangerous, so please ensure to use caution and wear safety gear. The trip is approximately 12 miles and could take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your cycling speed.