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Rock Cut State Park
7223 West Lane Road, Loves Park, IL 61111
Chiseled out of the state's far northern region is Rock Cut State Park in Winnebago County.
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Bathrooms
Showers and restrooms
Trailer fit
193 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 193 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Showers and restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
193 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 193 back-in
Activity mix
79 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
Chiseled out of the state's far northern region is Rock Cut State Park in Winnebago County. Nearby are other "rocky" landmarks - the mighty Rock River and the place where wagons once forded it, Rockford.
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Chiseled out of the state's far northern region is Rock Cut State Park in Winnebago County. Nearby are other "rocky" landmarks - the mighty Rock River and the place where wagons once forded it, Rockford. It's an area of rolling plains, interesting history and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Rock Cut's 3,192 acres include two lakes: Pierce Lake, with 162 acres, and Olson Lake with 50 acres offer a retreat for people wanting to fish, ice fish or ice skate. The park's hiking trails, horseback riding trails and cross-country skiing and wildlife watching, as well as seasonal hunting programs, make it a year round recreation destination. The beautiful campground has 270 premium campsites, a rustic cabin, youth group camps and shelters, with reservations available here. Rock Cut is home to abundant wildlife with waterfowl, deer, fox, muskrat, woodchuck and beaver, opossum, raccoon and both gray and fox squirrel. Over 100 types of wildflowers offer a showy display each spring and summer, while hardwood trees dazzle visitors each fall. Rock Cut is an alcohol and drug free park and campground. Rock Cut State Park Hours of Operation: April 1st - October 31st: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. November 1st - March 31st: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rock Cut State Park Contact Information: OFFICE PHONE: (815) 979-1237 Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 7:30a - 3:30p CAMPGROUND PHONE: (815) 979-1478 Hours of Operation: Sunday to Thursday 12:00p - 10:00p; Friday & Saturday 8:00a to 10:00p Rock Cut State Park Closures: PARK CLOSED Thursday, Friday, and Saturday prior to the first statewide firearm deer season in November for a Deer Hunt for Disabled Hunters. Youth Group, Cabin, Prairie View, White Oak, and Staghorn camping areas are closed November 1st to April 30th. Rock Cut State Park Updates: No Updates at this time
Campsite fit
Group-designated sites listed in park data: 8. 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
193 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 193 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
79 named trail routes are surfaced here from 182 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
Blue Trail
6.8 miles total • 12 mapped segments • unpaved and ground • path and foot trail
Red Trail
6.6 miles total • 5 mapped segments • grass and ground • path and foot trail
Orange Trail
6.5 miles total • 6 mapped segments • grass and ground • path and foot trail
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Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail
5.5 miles total • ground • path
River Trail
4.6 miles total • 9 mapped segments • foot trail and track
Green Trail
4.0 miles total • 8 mapped segments • ground and grass • foot trail and path
Huskie Trail
3.3 miles total • 9 mapped segments • unpaved • foot trail
Blue Path
2.2 miles total • grass • foot trail
Hall Creek Loop
2.1 miles total • 3 mapped segments • ground • path
Green Path
1.9 miles total • 4 mapped segments • grass • foot trail
Black Trail
1.8 miles total • 2 mapped segments • ground • path
Orange Path
1.5 miles total • grass • foot trail
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
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Directions
I-90 West to Rockford. Take the Highway 173 Exit. Go West for half a mile to the Park Entrance (7223 West Lane Road, Loves Park, Illinois). For more information about the Rockford Area, please visit the Rockford Visitors Bureau
Contact
(815) 979-1237
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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