Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
5500 Northrock Dr., Rockford, IL 61103
Camping & RV Parks
There are 44 individual forest preserves for the purpose of protecting the natural beauty of Winnebago County, as well as for education and recreation.
Spend your free time on over 11,000 acres of recreational outdoor space with the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County, offering opportunities for year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, paddling, biking, cross-country skiing, and much more!
The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is dedicated to protecting, conserving, enhancing and promoting Winnebago County's natural heritage for the environmental, educational, and recreational benefit of present and future generations.
What's happening nearby...
2025 Holiday Festival of Lights - Rockford
Sinnissippi Park • Nov 28 – Dec 31
Drive through Sinnissippi Park and enjoy dozens of spectacular holiday light displays. Festival of Lights has been a stateline family tradition since 1989.
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All Aglow
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens • Nov 29 – Jan 11
The outdoor gardens at Nicholas Conservatory are filled with sparkling holiday lights.
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Illuminated: A Lighted Garden Experience
Anderson Japanese Gardens • Dec 04 – Jan 04
Illuminated is Anderson Gardens’ wintertime lights experience, featuring dramatic up-lighting and thousands of white string lights woven throughout the landscape and canopy of the Garden.
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