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Prophetstown State Park
Riverside Drive, Prophetstown, IL 61277
Prophetstown State Park, on the northeast edge of Prophetstown along the south bank of the Rock River in Whiteside County, is a scenic and historic area offering a variety of recreational facilities.
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Prophetstown State Park
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Bathrooms
Showers and restrooms
Trailer fit
43 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 43 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Showers and restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
43 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 43 back-in
Activity mix
5 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
Prophetstown State Park, on the northeast edge of Prophetstown along the south bank of the Rock River in Whiteside County, is a scenic and historic area offering a variety of recreational facilities. Once the site of an American Indian village, the 53-acre park derives its name from the Native American prophet Wa-bo-kie-shiek.
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Prophetstown State Park, on the northeast edge of Prophetstown along the south bank of the Rock River in Whiteside County, is a scenic and historic area offering a variety of recreational facilities. Once the site of an American Indian village, the 53-acre park derives its name from the Native American prophet Wa-bo-kie-shiek. Prophetstown became a state park in 1947 in legislation sponsored by State Rep. George S. Brydia, who had served 10 terms as mayor of Prophetstown. Gov. William G. Stratton dedicated the park in formal ceremonies there on Sept. 18, 1953.
Campsite fit
Group-designated sites listed in park data: 1. 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
43 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 43 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
5 named trail routes are surfaced here from 7 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
Morrison-Rockwood Trail
0.9 miles total • 3 mapped segments • path
Avenue G Island
0.2 miles total • track
Lyndon Bridge
0.1 miles total • foot trail
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French Street
0.1 miles total • track
Unnamed Alley
0.0 miles total • gravel • track
Weather context
Weather note
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Safety and rules
No active alerts surfaced for the selected dates.
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
The current listing surfaces a short set of park rules worth checking before you finalize the trip.
Directions
Prophetstown State Park can be reached by I-80 or I-88 and exiting onto IL Rt. 78 then heading south from I-88 or north from I-80. After reaching Prophetstown, watch for directional signs. The park is located on the south side of the Rock River within the city limits of Prophetstown.
Contact
(815) 772-4708
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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