The beautiful Lake Carlton serves as the center of this state park. A variety of recreational opportunities from boating to birdwatching are available here. Over 150 different species of birds call this park home. On the ground, you've got a good chance of seeing foxes, coyotes and deer milling about.
Fishing enthusiasts come from miles around to cast lines in Lake Carlton. Here you'll be able to angle for bass, catfish, bluegill, and sunfish.
Use the boat ramp to fish from your own craft. Alternatively, you can set up on one of the lake's nine piers or the shoreline. With almost 3 miles of shoreline here, finding a secluded spot is no problem.
If you're coming here with friends or family, be sure to schedule an outdoor picnic! The gorgeous Lakeview picnic area offers exactly what its name implies. It's a beauti
The beautiful Lake Carlton serves as the center of this state park. A variety of recreational opportunities from boating to birdwatching are available here. Over 150 different species of birds call this park home. On the ground, you've got a good chance of seeing foxes, coyotes and deer milling about.
Fishing enthusiasts come from miles around to cast lines in Lake Carlton. Here you'll be able to angle for bass, catfish, bluegill, and sunfish.
Use the boat ramp to fish from your own craft. Alternatively, you can set up on one of the lake's nine piers or the shoreline. With almost 3 miles of shoreline here, finding a secluded spot is no problem.
If you're coming here with friends or family, be sure to schedule an outdoor picnic! The gorgeous Lakeview picnic area offers exactly what its name implies. It's a beautiful spot for a meal during the warmer months.
Savvy Hipcampers know that there is more to America’s corn belt then high fructose syrup and soybean fields. Welcome to Morrison-Rockwood Campground just north of I-80 near the Iowa and Illinois border. While this 1,164 acre park is a great overnight detour for cross country travelers (think camping plus on-site restaurant and bar service), to rea Read more...
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Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Enjoy a quiet lakeside retreat just two and a half hours west of Chicago.
The beautiful Lake Carlton serves as the center of this state park. A variety of recreational opportunities from boating to birdwatching are available here. Over 150 different species of birds call this park home. On the ground, you've got a good chance of seeing foxes, coyotes and deer milling about.
Fishing enthusiasts come from miles around to cast lines in Lake Carlton. Here you'll be able to angle for bass, catfish, bluegill, and sunfish.
Use the boat ramp to fish from your own craft. Alternatively, you can set up on one of the lake's nine piers or the shoreline. With almost 3 miles of shoreline here, finding a secluded spot is no problem.
If you're coming here with friends or family, be sure to schedule an outdoor picnic! The gorgeous Lakeview picnic area offers exactly what its name implies. It's a beauti
The beautiful Lake Carlton serves as the center of this state park. A variety of recreational opportunities from boating to birdwatching are available here. Over 150 different species of birds call this park home. On the ground, you've got a good chance of seeing foxes, coyotes and deer milling about.
Fishing enthusiasts come from miles around to cast lines in Lake Carlton. Here you'll be able to angle for bass, catfish, bluegill, and sunfish.
Use the boat ramp to fish from your own craft. Alternatively, you can set up on one of the lake's nine piers or the shoreline. With almost 3 miles of shoreline here, finding a secluded spot is no problem.
If you're coming here with friends or family, be sure to schedule an outdoor picnic! The gorgeous Lakeview picnic area offers exactly what its name implies. It's a beautiful spot for a meal during the warmer months.
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1 campground in Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Savvy Hipcampers know that there is more to America’s corn belt then high fructose syrup and soybean fields. Welcome to Morrison-Rockwood Campground just north of I-80 near the Iowa and Illinois border. While this 1,164 acre park is a great overnight detour for cross country travelers (think camping plus on-site restaurant and bar service), to rea Read more...
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