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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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Colored Sands is a 300-acre preserve that contains a dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve, the Sand Bluff Bird Observatory and a restored sand prairie. The Nature Preserve in the southern third protects several unique habitats and harbors several Illinois endangered and threatened plant and animal species. The Sand Bluff Bird Observatory is one of the largest small-bird banding facilities in the country. Hiking trails provide access to the preserve and to the river for fishing.
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PRESERVE INFORMATION |
* Top 18 preserves
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| Acres: 300 |
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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: No |
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Picnic Tables: 10 |
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Shelterhouses:
0
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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):
2.8
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Campground Sites:
0
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Boat Launches:
0
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Canoe Access:
Yes
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18 Hole Golf Course:
No
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Illinois Nature Preserve: No |
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Special Facilities: Bird Banding Station |
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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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