Need a refreshing taste of unspoiled nature? Just minutes southwest of Peoria, the largest state forest in Illinois offers a variety of outdoor adventures. The arid landscape hosts a diversity of plants and animals typically found in the Southwest.
The conservation area covers 7,100 acres of oak-hickory forests and pine plantations. That's a lot of raw wilderness to explore!
Enjoy panoramic vistas and miles of hiking, backpacking and horseback-riding trails. There are a hand trap shooting facility and an archery range. Winter brings snowmobiling fun.
This birdwatcher's paradise offers rustic Pine Campground with 27 Class "C" sites. Oak Campground hosts groups and Horseman's Park has equestrian camping. Backcountry campers find 12 primitive sites along 55 miles of pristine wilderness trail.
Need a refreshing taste of unspoiled nature? Just minutes southwest of Peoria, the largest state forest in Illinois offers a variety of outdoor adventures. The arid landscape hosts a diversity of plants and animals typically found in the Southwest.
The conservation area covers 7,100 acres of oak-hickory forests and pine plantations. That's a lot of raw wilderness to explore!
Enjoy panoramic vistas and miles of hiking, backpacking and horseback-riding trails. There are a hand trap shooting facility and an archery range. Winter brings snowmobiling fun.
This birdwatcher's paradise offers rustic Pine Campground with 27 Class "C" sites. Oak Campground hosts groups and Horseman's Park has equestrian camping. Backcountry campers find 12 primitive sites along 55 miles of pristine wilderness trail.
With tall, towering pines surrounding you, this site is the perfect rustic getaway. Here, you’ll find all the forested beauty you are looking for, with opportunity for more exotic nature encounters than you may have expected. Who knew there were sand trails and prickly pear cactus hanging out in central Illinois? From Pine Campground, you can expl Read more...
Take a break from the corn field and get on out to some rustic, wooded adventuring. Set in a beautiful open field, Oak Campground will have you skippin’ through the wildflowers and green grass in no time. Surrounding by majestic timber, you’ll be loving your own little escape here. Tucked away in one of the most unique and unexpected parks in the Read more...
Ready to explore one of Illinois’ most unique state parks on your faithful steed? Horseman’s Park Campground is the perfect staging area. Set up base here and get on out on the more than 50 miles of trails and 120 miles of fire lanes for a weekend of epic riding. There is everything you need for yourself and your horse here, making you feel right Read more...
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Sand Ridge State Forest
Think Central Illinois is one big corn field? Sand Ridge State Forest begs to differ.
Need a refreshing taste of unspoiled nature? Just minutes southwest of Peoria, the largest state forest in Illinois offers a variety of outdoor adventures. The arid landscape hosts a diversity of plants and animals typically found in the Southwest.
The conservation area covers 7,100 acres of oak-hickory forests and pine plantations. That's a lot of raw wilderness to explore!
Enjoy panoramic vistas and miles of hiking, backpacking and horseback-riding trails. There are a hand trap shooting facility and an archery range. Winter brings snowmobiling fun.
This birdwatcher's paradise offers rustic Pine Campground with 27 Class "C" sites. Oak Campground hosts groups and Horseman's Park has equestrian camping. Backcountry campers find 12 primitive sites along 55 miles of pristine wilderness trail.
Need a refreshing taste of unspoiled nature? Just minutes southwest of Peoria, the largest state forest in Illinois offers a variety of outdoor adventures. The arid landscape hosts a diversity of plants and animals typically found in the Southwest.
The conservation area covers 7,100 acres of oak-hickory forests and pine plantations. That's a lot of raw wilderness to explore!
Enjoy panoramic vistas and miles of hiking, backpacking and horseback-riding trails. There are a hand trap shooting facility and an archery range. Winter brings snowmobiling fun.
This birdwatcher's paradise offers rustic Pine Campground with 27 Class "C" sites. Oak Campground hosts groups and Horseman's Park has equestrian camping. Backcountry campers find 12 primitive sites along 55 miles of pristine wilderness trail.
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3 campgrounds in Sand Ridge State Forest
With tall, towering pines surrounding you, this site is the perfect rustic getaway. Here, you’ll find all the forested beauty you are looking for, with opportunity for more exotic nature encounters than you may have expected. Who knew there were sand trails and prickly pear cactus hanging out in central Illinois? From Pine Campground, you can expl Read more...
Take a break from the corn field and get on out to some rustic, wooded adventuring. Set in a beautiful open field, Oak Campground will have you skippin’ through the wildflowers and green grass in no time. Surrounding by majestic timber, you’ll be loving your own little escape here. Tucked away in one of the most unique and unexpected parks in the Read more...
Ready to explore one of Illinois’ most unique state parks on your faithful steed? Horseman’s Park Campground is the perfect staging area. Set up base here and get on out on the more than 50 miles of trails and 120 miles of fire lanes for a weekend of epic riding. There is everything you need for yourself and your horse here, making you feel right Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
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