Reviews

July B

Rock Cut State Park – Illinois Rock Cut State Park offers a solid workout for those looking for a good walk or hike. The trails are well-marked with clear directions, making it easy to navigate. While the park doesn’t have an abundance of scenic viewpoints, there are a few nice spots worth stopping for. It’s a pleasant experience for outdoor exercise and a refreshing nature escape.

Sandi White

Always enjoy my hikes at Rock Cut. The park is beautiful with plenty of bird life to enjoy and relaxing views to sit and enjoy on benches to rest at on our hikes. The lake is beautiful and has rental kayaks. It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. The park is clean and well kept and the snack shop has ample choices to have a snack or a smoothie after your day if hiking or fishing!

I am Groot

Very cool lake for fishing, kayaking, boating and sailing. Launch ramps and docks are in very decent shape. Like other reviewers said, only complaint would be the vault toilets. They do need to be remodeled.

Maria Bernal

Rock Cut SP has so much to offer. It is a wonderful place to spend some time. We camped here for three nights during the last week of June. The people at the permit station were all very kind at check-in and the multiple times we drove thru. There are many campsites available on separate loops. Most, from what we saw, were leveled, and many had a decent amount of shade. Some were wide open and had no privacy. There are also some sites right by the lake. The bathrooms were a disappointment, however. No toilet seats? Just a toilet bowl. The showers were okay, but the shower curtains looked so dirty. The facility itself looked very old and definitely in need of updates and repairs. Also, while there are separate campground loops , there are only two flush toilets/ shower buildings. Driving around the park, we saw many picnic areas and trail heads. There are many benches situated around the lake to sit and enjoy the beautiful views. Near one of the boat launch areas, there is a concession store and cafe. We had great customer service at both. At the café we tried some smoothies, fries, and chicken nuggets. All very good. This park is undoubtedly beautiful. Unfortunately, visitors do not seem to care about it enough. We saw a lot of trash just scattered about. In one area where my husband was fishing, he filled an entire plastic bag with empty bottles he found within just a few feet. Plan to come back and explore some more!

lynn

Beautiful state park, very natural with lots of trails to wander on. We went to Lake Olson and meandered into the woods, finding a bunch of oyster mushrooms and beautiful tree tunnels. We even spotted a shiny green Tiger Beetle hopping along one of the trails! Will definitely be back sometime to explore more of the park, Rockford is so lucky to have such a lovely area right on its edge.

KB

Still as beautiful as ever ! Moved away and haven't been there for 6 years only to find it's as golden as ever ! Wonderful song birds, excellent walking/bike paths and all the green life you can hope for !! Love my park with all my heart !!

David Kloss

Its a big place! Lots of big rigs. But lots of open play areas , playgrounds, hiking trails. I stayed in non electric A109. Right up against the bay. Early May. No bugs. The defining thing fir me was the shower!! HOT , HIGH PRESSURE and FREE!!! Awesome!

nida Ploy

This place is a big park and a big lake. You can do trails, kayak, fishing, and even have a picnic there. I feel really fresh about nature there. But a little I don't like it's about some cars that made very loud noises and doing burnouts.

LeeAnne House

This was my first time hiking in this park and it won’t be my last. I hiked all the way around pierce lake and got to see so much cool wildlife including a big alligator snapping turtle.

Beth Knoblauch

Beautiful area with lots of walking/hiking/biking trails. Large lake for fishing, canoes, kayaks, small boat ramp, concession available in season. The campground is very nice. Sites are electric only, but there is water available throughout the park and a dump station near the exit. Lots of ducks on the lake and turkeys walking around the park. Some trails walk along the water.