Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve Access
Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve Access
This 317-acre forest preserve offers excellent canoe and kayak access with low, gently sloping banks ideal for launching and landing. Amenities include restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, two shelterhouses, and 1. 3 miles of trails (0.
3 miles paved), making it a popular year-round destination for paddlers and anglers. The preserve provides convenient access to the Kishwaukee River water trail system with established put-in and take-out points for multi-mile paddling trips.
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