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Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff

Burnidge Forest Preserve is a nature preserve located in Elgin, Illinois. The preserve is managed by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and is open to the public for recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and bird watching. The preserve is named after Paul Wolff, a local conservationist who was instrumental in the preservation of the area. The preserve consists of over 500 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and prairies, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, coyotes, and a variety of birds. The preserve also features a number of trails, picnic areas, and a fishing pond.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Pond
• Fishing
• Playground

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (Public Park)

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (89)
• Paved Sites (89)
• 50 Amp
• Electric (89)
• Max Amps (50)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Diane Baki-Wuethrich

April 14, 2025

All the sites are in sun. Some close to each other. Not much privacy.

Deanne Curcio

September 29, 2024

So we love this place as it offers many different options as far as where you like to hike. If you prefer prairie, then you can hike prairie. If you want wooded, then yep, got that too. We have camped at the adjoining Paul Wolff campground. I love the variety when it comes to hiking. Last time we came across chicken of the woods fungus. Completely edible and great to work with but alas, no one can forage in Illinois forest preserves (btw Wisconsin rules for foraging are complete opposite 😉). Anyway, great place to walk, hike and even bike.

Shalini Joiner

May 10, 2024

We live less than a mile from here, and have been walking/biking these trails in all seasons of the year, for over 20 years. It is still one of our favorite local places to hike, and we appreciate that the county continues to make improvements/enhancements to everyone's experience here, whether you are picnicking, fishing, hiking, walking your dog, biking the trail, riding your horses, birdwatching, or camping in your tent or RV. Here's a couple pics from our most recent visit on 4.27.24. It's a wonderful and quiet escape from the daily hustle.

Brian Allen

October 31, 2023

Very scenic !! Venturing off the path onto the trails was great! The 2 paths connect through the trails. Our dog loves it here.

Jeffery Lawnicki

October 12, 2023

Totally destroyed the woods. Cleared out almost all of it. Too open now. That's not the only problem. You'd think they'd take care of benches that were donated to them. Dirty.

Map for Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff

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