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parks open at 7:00 AM and
close 1/2 hour after sunset
Overcast
25 F (-4 C)
Wind From the Southeast at 9 MPH
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Sugar River is a 529-acre tract containing a campground, two picnic shelterhouses, a playground and an extensive trail system. This scenic preserve offers a variety of habitats to hike, canoe and explore: woodlands, sand prairie, wetlands and river. Sugar River is the site of the District's primitive camping area for tent camping right along the river. The shower house facilities at this preserve enhance the camping experience. Accessible off Forest Preserve Road.
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PRESERVE INFORMATION |
* Top 18 preserves
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| Acres: 529 |
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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: 181 |
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Shelterhouses:
2
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River View:
Stone shelter with fireplace,
80 max. people,
8 tables,
48 seats,
No electricity,
No vehicle access.
Sand Bluffs:
Wood shelter,
100 max. people,
14 tables,
85 seats,
No electricity,
Vehicle access, Horseshoe pits.
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Playground Equipment: Yes |
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Ball Fields: No |
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Horseback Trails:
Yes
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Hiking Trails(miles):
6.0
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Campground Sites:
82
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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: Youth Camp |
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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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