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Preserves
Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve

Atwood Homestead is a 338-acre preserve along the Rock River. The majority of the preserve is comprised of the golf course and clubhouse. The general recreation portion of the preserve offers three picnic shelters, boat ramp, and a dock. Atwood Homestead also offers a scenic view of the river.
  Atwood
  PRESERVE INFORMATION

Clayton Andrews Atwood Homestead Blackhawk Springs Colored Sands Deer Run Espenscheid Four Lakes Fuller Memorial Hartley Memorial Headquarters Hinchliff Memorial Hononegah Indian Hill J. Norman Jensen Kieselburg Kilbuck Bluffs Kishwaukee Gorge North Kishwaukee Gorge South Kishwaukee River Carl & Lois Klehm Laona Heights Ledges Macktown McKiski Millrace Isle Oak Ridge Roland Olson Pecatonica River Pecatonica Wetlands Rockford Rotary Severson Dells Seward Bluffs Sugar River Alder Sugar River Trailside Trask Bridge Two Rivers
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Acres: 54
Access Road: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Pay Phones: Yes
Picnic Tables: 105
Shelterhouses: 3
Old Settlers: Wood shelter, 300 max. people, 22 tables, 120 seats, No electricity, Vehicle access.
River Oaks: Wood shelter, 300 max. people, 22 tables, 120 seats, No electricity, Vehicle access.
Willow Grove: Wood shelter, 200 max. people, 22 tables, 120 seats, No electricity, Vehicle access.
Playground Equipment: Yes
Ball Fields: Yes
Horseback Trails: No
Hiking Trails(miles): 0.2
Campground Sites: 0
Boat Launches: 3
Canoe Access: No
18 Hole Golf Course: Yes
Illinois Nature Preserve: No
Special Facilities: Clubhouse, Pro Shop
Donated Land: Yes
Natural Areas: No
All reservations subject to the GENERAL USE ORDINANCE.
TRAIL MAP
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PANORAMIC VIEWS LOCATION

SHELTERHOUSES

Old Settlers Shelterhouse
Old Settlers

River Oaks Shelterhouse
River Oaks

Willow Grove Shelterhouse
Willow Grove

Map 8990 Old River Road<br>Rockford, IL 61103

6 miles north of Rockford (Highway 2) to Latham Road. Latham Road (west of the Rock River) to Old River Road. North 1 mile.

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