Illinois DNR offering vouchers for camping deal

Du Quoin, Ill. — State fairgoers can get a deal on camping at any Illinois state park or historic site with a campground through the end of the year in honor of DNR’s 100th anniversary.

During the Du Quoin State Fair, Aug. 22 through Sept. 1, fairgoers can pick up a voucher at a special DNR anniversary interactive exhibit in the Expo Building.

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Campers can present the coupon as a form of payment at the DNR campground of their choosing when registering for a campsite. Coupons cannot be accepted online or through DNR’s ExploreMoreIL.com reservation system.

Only 100 coupons will be available each day during the fair.

“What better way to celebrate DNR’s centennial than by offering a special deal on camping at one of the state’s many breathtaking parks and historic sites,” said DNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie. “Fall will be here soon, and I encourage everyone to experience camping at one of our sites.”