Campground Details - Lowden State Park, IL - ReserveAmerica

Description

With one of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River Lowden Memorial State Park has a lot to offer. Located on a bluff over looking the Rock River just north of Oregon IL, it is home to the Black Hawk (Eternal Indian)Statue which is the second tallest monolithic statue in the world. The park was establish in 1945 to serves as a memorial to Gov. Frank O. Lowden, who served Illinois during World War I. Lowden State Park has many great activities to offer. Wheather you want to camp, hike fish or hunt, Lowden offers many great outdoor activities for all ages.

Lowden State Park has a lot to offer throughout the seasons. From the wild flowers in the spring to the beautiful colors that paint the Rock River valley in the fall. Come to Lowden State Park for your next adventure, you won't be disappointed.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Ball Field Baseball/Softball Fld Basketball Net/Court Bird Watching Boating Cabins Campground Host Camping, Primitive Dump Station, Camper Fire Rings Fishing Fishing, River/Stream Geological Formations Grills HISTORIC STRUCTURE/FEATURE Hiking Hiking - Difficult Hiking - Moderate Hiking Trail Hunting Jogging/Running Kiosk Lodging, Cabins Office/Ranger Station Parking Photography Picnic Area Picnic Pavilion	Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Picnicking Playground Recycling Station Restrooms Retail, Drinks Retail, Firewood Retail, Ice Retail, Seasonal Concessions River/Stream Seasonal Festivals Shelters Showers Stargazing Sunbathing Trails, Easy Hiking/Walking Trails, Moderate Hiking Viewing Platform/Overlook Volleyball Volleyball Net WATER ACCESS, RIVER / STREAM Walking Water, Drinking Waterfall Wildflower Viewing Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
Boating, Canoeing Boating, Kayaking	Canoeing
Greater Than 1 Mile
BOAT RAMP Canoe Rental Dining Jet Skiing Powerboating SCENIC DRIVING ROUTES	Shopping Skiing - Water Swimming - Pool Tennis Water Skiing
Within 10 Miles
Antiquing Car Rentals Cash Machine/Atm Catering Church Dock, Boat Emergency Services First Aid Supplies Fuel, Vehicles Golf Golfing Grocery Store Group/Community Facility Interpretive Waysides Kayak Rentals Kennel Laundry	Maintenance, Vehicle Medical Clinic Meeting Space Motel Musical Performances Nature Center Newspapers Rentals, Boats, Canoe Restaurant Retail, Bait & Tackle Retail, Snacks Retail, Store/Gift Shop Retail, Supplies Sightseeing Tennis Court Town Trails, Equestrian
Greater Than 10 Miles
Airport Area attraction Historic Sites Horse Rentals Horseback Riding	Hospital Maintenance, Boat Maintenance, RV/Camper Mall Propane

Alerts and Important Information

A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) from the camping party must register for the party and thereby acknowledge compliance with the rules and regulations of the park for the party.

Speical camping rate reductions apply to Illinois resident only

The maximum length of camping stay from May 1 through Septempber 30 is 14 days in any 30 day period.

Main park hours are from sunrise to sunset.

All pets must be on a leash: Pets owners are responsible for the animal's waste and must dispose of it properly.

Groups of 25 or more are required to registe in advance with the park office.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.0325, -89.32667
42°1'57"N, 89°19'36"W

Located 1 mile north of Oregon off of IL rt. 64 on River Road. It is approx. 16 miles east of I-39 on rt. 64

-Going north or south on I-39 take Exit 104 at IL routh 64. Travel west on Rt. 64 approx. 16 miles to Oregon. In Oregon after the first stop light, look for River road on your right. Take River Rd. north 1 mile to the park entrance.

From I-88 exit at IL state route 26 at Dixon, travel north 1.5 miles to IL state route 2. Travel north on IL route 2 aprox. 16.5 miles to IL route 64 in the town of Oregon. At IL route 64 turn east or right. Travel aprox. 1/2 mile crossing the river to River Road. At River Road turn left or north and travel aprox. 1 mile to the park entrance.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Lowden State Park
1411 NORTH RIVER ROAD
OREGON IL 61061

Phone Number:

Project Office:(815)732-6828

Special Events:

The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

A festival celabration the Oregon Area activites, crafts and food on Jul 18 2010

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