There are 40 individual forest preserves for the purpose of protecting the natural beauty of Winnebago County, as well as for education and recreation.
The forest preserves provide over 9,500 acres of property for the use and enjoyment of the general public. Lush woods, picturesque streams, dramatic cliffs and dells, unspoiled prairies and native wildlife are treasures to be enjoyed by residents and visitors of all ages.
Hiking, camping, canoeing, picnicking, fishing, bird watching and cross-country skiing are recreational activities available at sites throughout the county.
wcfpd preserves –
- Atwood Homestead
- Blackhawk Springs
- Carl & Lois Klehm
- Clayton Andrews
- Colored Sands
- County Line
- Crooked River
- Deer Run
- Espenscheid Memorial
- Four Lakes
- Fuller Memorial
- Grove Creek
- Hartley Memorial
- Headquarters
- Hinchliff Memorial
- Hononegah
- Indian Hills
- J. Norman Jensen
- Kieselburg
- Kilbuck Bluffs
- Kishwaukee Gorge North
- Kishwaukee Gorge South
- Kishwaukee River
- Laona Heights
- Ledges
- Macktown
- McKiski
- Millrace Isle
- Oak Ridge
- Pecatonica River
- Pecatonica Wetlands
- Rockford Rotary
- Roland Olson
- Severson Dells
- Seward Bluffs
- Stone Bridge
- Sugar River
- Sugar River Alder
- Trailside
- Trask Bridge
- Two Rivers
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©2012 WINNEBAGO COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
Grove Creek
GROVE CREEK
Acres: 80.5
Hiking Trails: No – Seeking permission for trail under U.S. Hwy 20 to connect with Seward Bluffs
Access Rd: No
Restrooms: No
Drinking water: No
Pay Phone: No
Picnic tables: No
Shelterhouse: No
Playground equipment: No
Soccer field: No
Fly field: No
Horseback riding: No but with approval from IDOT will connect with Seward Bluff trails
Camp sites: No
Boat Launch: No
Canoe access: No
18-hole golf course: No
Natural area: Yes adjacent to Wilson Prairie Nature Preserve
Trail Map
Download a printable trail map here.
The preserve access is not yet established. The district is seeking approval to connect with trails in Seward Bluffs under U.S. Hwy 20 from IDOT. If granted a trail connection the district intends to establish a parking area along Klinger road for this preserve.
