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Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
28616 Sauk Trail Road, Kewanee, IL 61443
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Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
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Bathrooms
Showers and restrooms
Trailer fit
59 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 59 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Showers and restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
59 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 59 back-in
Activity mix
14 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
From cross-country skiing in the winter to a lazy picnic in the summer, from a fishing trip in the spring to exploring fields of wildflowers amidst the fall colors of the giant oaks, Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area truly is a park for all seasons. Located on a glacial moraine that forms the beautiful, rolling hills of Henry County in north-central Illinois, the park sits astride a trail that led Native Americans from Lake Michigan to the confluence of the Mississippi and Rock rivers.
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From cross-country skiing in the winter to a lazy picnic in the summer, from a fishing trip in the spring to exploring fields of wildflowers amidst the fall colors of the giant oaks, Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area truly is a park for all seasons. Located on a glacial moraine that forms the beautiful, rolling hills of Henry County in north-central Illinois, the park sits astride a trail that led Native Americans from Lake Michigan to the confluence of the Mississippi and Rock rivers. Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area features 1,365 acres and abundant recreation opportunities.
Campsite fit
Group-designated sites listed in park data: 3. Verify current group pricing, vehicle maximums, and campground rules on the official reservation page.
Group-site signal
No special group limitations surfaced in the current listing metadata.
Trailer and rig access
59 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 59 back-in
Fire rules
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
Bathrooms and facilities
Trails and activities
14 named trail routes are surfaced here from 16 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
2300 East
1.8 miles total • dirt • track
Sauk Trail
0.9 miles total • ground • foot trail
East 2250th Street
0.9 miles total • track
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Kaskaskia Trail
0.8 miles total • ground • foot trail
S County Road
0.5 miles total • track
Fox Trail
0.4 miles total • ground • foot trail
2250E
0.4 miles total • track
Potawatomi Trail
0.3 miles total • ground • foot trail
Winnebago Trail
0.3 miles total • ground • foot trail
Ojibwa Trail
0.3 miles total • ground • foot trail
Ottawa Trail
0.3 miles total • ground • foot trail
Piankashaw Trail
0.3 miles total • ground • foot trail
Weather context
Weather note
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Safety and rules
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Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
Key rules and on-site notes
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Directions
From Chicago take I-55 South to Rte # 80 West. Continue West to the Kewanee/Prophetstown exit (#33). Turn left onto IL-78 South and continue straight on IL-78 South approximately 5 miles until you see signs for the park.
Contact
(309) 853-2425
Fire policy
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
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