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Hononegah Forest Preserve

The Hononegah Forest Preserve is a nature preserve located in Rockton, Illinois. The preserve is a part of the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District and is located on the banks of the Rock River. The preserve consists of over 500 acres of woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching, and picnicking. The preserve also offers educational programs and events throughout the year.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• River
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Rock River)
• Horseshoes
• Playground
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed
• No Reservations

- Other Amenities & Services

• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (Public Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (57)
• Max Length (30)
• Gravel Sites (57)
• 30 Amp
• 50 Amp
• No Hookups (57)
• Max Amps (50)
• Back-ins (15 x 30)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

K Reu

April 28, 2025

Peaceful, clean, and beautiful. The restroom is the cleanest I've seen at a park/preserve.

Noonereally

April 08, 2025

This place is Very nice!!! Beautiful walk ways to jog and what not. Lots of trees and thick forest with wild life! Deer, turkeys, pheasant. All very spectacular! Also a nice quiet hidden boat launch, that is almost unused. Good place to practice, if you’re new to launching a boat. I can’t say enough good about this place, it’s great and I’m glad it’s available for us to enjoy! 10/10!!

Penny Rutter

May 29, 2023

Love this park! The mosquitos were bad this year, but they're bad down by the river too, and it is nature after all. 😉 Its the season (visited in Aug), but otherwise, clean toilets, good water, and wonderful hosts! 😎 Good roads in and out. Beautiful drive coming into the park, but some sites are a little close to the outer road, so if you want seclusion, be careful while picking your site. One of the best small parks in the area!!! Update: need to fix the lights in the vault toilets, and need to have a hand sanitizer station at EVERY one of them. Thank you.

J M

May 15, 2023

A great little campground, the host was a pleasure as well. Kayaking and fishing off the river. Wild turkeys were right off the campsite, which gave for some pretty wild noises all night. Tent camping $13 resident $23 non resident of Winnebago county. This is a per tent fee from my understanding not per campsite. $7 firewood bundle about 12 pieces. Hike trail (path rather) was a great little scenic walk.

Natha B

July 29, 2021

I visited park to stop and have my tacos while enjoying outdoor. I love this park with very deep green oaks,hickory trees and lot of wild life. I walked around campground and found only one camper and host there. Interesting, sites do gave electricity and water. It is boat launch in the park. You should come here and your how beautiful here!

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