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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Kilbuck Bluffs
Kilbuck Bluffs is 224.3-acres of woodlands with a beautiful display of spring wildflowers and many mature sycamore trees located along the creek.
Acres: 224.3
Access Road: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Pay Phones: No
Picnic Tables: 50
Shelterhouses: 2
Edgewood: South on left. Wood shelter, 100 max. people, 16 tables, 72 seats, No electricity, No vehicle access, 1 large grill.
Fort Chartres: South on right. Stone shelter with fireplace, 80 max. people, 8 tables, 48 seats, No electricity, Vehicle access, 1 large grill.
Playground Equipment: No
Ball Fields: Yes
Horseback Trails: No
Hiking Trails(miles): 1.5
Campground Sites: 0
Boat Launches: 0
Canoe Access: No
18 Hole Golf Course: No
Illinois Nature Preserve: No
Special Facilities: No
Donated Land: No
Natural Areas: Yes
All reservations subject to the GENERAL USE ORDINANCE.
Trail Map
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Location – 3061 & 3020 South Bend Road, Rockford, IL 61109
Highway 51 south of New Milford 1½ miles to Baxter Road. 1 mile west.
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