Filled with wooded areas, limestone bluffs, streams, springs, and deep ravines, Apple River Canyon State Park is one of the most scenic outdoor spaces in Illinois. The park was established in 1932 and currently comprises 1,907 acres. There are several aspects of the park which visitors enjoy; for examples, campers can choose to stay at either the Walnut Grove Camping Area or the Canyon Ridge Camping Area, while hikers can choose from five different trails, three of which are looped. Popular activities in the park other than camping and hiking are picnicking, fishing, and hunting, the last of which is limited to certain areas and need proper licenses.
Address: 8763 E Canyon Rd, Apple River, IL 61001, Phone: 815-745-3302
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