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
- Deer Run
- Espenscheid Memorial
- Four Lakes
- Fuller Memorial
- 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
- Sugar River
- Sugar River Alder
- Trailside
- Trask Bridge
- Two Rivers
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Macktown
Macktown Forest Preserve is comprised of a golf course and a historic site, which total 280.8 acres of wooded land along the Rock River. Macktown offers a shelterhouse and an education center. The education center and historic settlement are programmed by the Macktown Living History Education Center.
For more information visit www.macktownlivinghistory.com.
Acres: 280.8
Access Road: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Pay Phones: No
Picnic Tables: 105
Shelterhouses: 1
Highland: Wood shelter, 200 max. people, 20 tables, 120 seats, Electricity, Vehicle access, 30 more tables in area for a total of 300 people. Electricity, plug-in box only.
Playground Equipment: No
Ball Fields: No
Horseback Trails: No
Hiking Trails(miles): 0.2
Campground Sites: 0
Boat Launches: 1
Canoe Access: Yes
18 Hole Golf Course: Yes
Illinois Nature Preserve: No
Special Facilities: Historical District, Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Education Center
Donated Land: No
Natural Areas: No
All reservations subject to the GENERAL USE ORDINANCE.
Trail Map
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Location - 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton, IL 61072
8½ miles north of Rockford on Highway 2 (North Main) to Wagon Wheel Road. West about 1 mile. Dead-ends into the Preserve.
Shelterhouses 360° Views
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