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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

Jeremy Davis

October 12, 2025

Expansive Forest Preserve with miles of diverse trails that made for an outstanding hike. The trails range from wide paved, to gravel, to narrow natural trails. The trails were well-maintained and in great shape, but there wasn't a lot of signage. The AllTrails app was also incorrect on trail locations, however, the trails were still relatively easy to navigate.

James Taylor

July 18, 2025

Every other year We come up and visit Wife's family. Reservations only taken now!

Deanne Ramsey

July 01, 2025

its quiet here and there are nice clean grassy sites, many with shade- elec. & water- 2 dump stations. While here we visited the towns of Elgin, Geneva, St. Charles, and West Chicago (mom lives there!). Weather was pretty good while here in late June. We will be back!

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.

Map for Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff

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