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parks open at 7:00 AM and
close 1/2 hour after sunset
Overcast
81 F (27 C)
Wind From the Southeast at 8 MPH
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Pecatonica River is 466-acres of woodlands and oxbow swamps and is an Illinois Dedicated Nature Preserve. This site displays outstanding spring wildflowers, including bluebells. Contains mature black maples that are "sugared" in spring. A self-guided interpretive trail and observation deck overlooking the pond provide easy access through this area. The preserve's 130 year-old limestone barn is used as an environmental education center which is visited by thousands of school children and families for field trips and special events each year. Pecatonica River is one of four preserves which offers a campground.
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PRESERVE INFORMATION |
* Top 18 preserves
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| Acres: 466 |
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Access Road: Yes |
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Restrooms: Yes |
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Drinking Water: Yes |
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Pay Phones: Yes |
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Picnic Tables: 133 |
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Shelterhouses:
1
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Highview:
Wood shelter,
300 max. people,
18 tables,
108 seats,
Electricity,
No vehicle access, 1 large grill. 100 amp electricity (lights & plug-in).
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Playground Equipment: No |
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Ball Fields: No |
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Horseback Trails:
No
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Hiking Trails(miles):
9.8
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Campground Sites:
50
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Boat Launches:
1
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Canoe Access:
Yes
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18 Hole Golf Course:
No
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Illinois Nature Preserve: Yes |
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Special Facilities: Nature Study Center, Youth Camp, Shop |
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Donated Land: No |
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Natural Areas:
Yes
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| All reservations subject to the GENERAL USE ORDINANCE. |
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| TRAIL MAP |
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Download a printable trail map here. |
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| PANORAMIC VIEWS |
LOCATION |
SHELTERHOUSES
Highview
CAMPGROUNDS
Campsite 1
Campsite 2
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7260 Judd Road & 14260 Brick School Road ＜br＞ Pecatonica, IL 61063
12 miles northwest of Rockford. Highway 70 (Trask Bridge Road) northwest to Judd Road, south on Judd Road 1½ miles. Or take Highway 20 west to Pecatonica Road, north through Pecatonica to Brick School Road, east to Judd Road.
Click here or on map for other preserve locations
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