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Overview of Sand Ridge State Forest- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : For those who think central Illinois is one big corn field, Sand Ridge State Forest will come as a very pleasant surprise. The forest is an island in a sea of agriculture. Just minutes southwest of Peoria, this 7,200-acre, the largest of Illinois' State Forests, boasts sweeping expanses of native oak-hickory, extensive plantations of pine, sprawling open fields, grasslands, and completely unique sand prairies. For a refreshing, invigorating taste of unspoiled nature and an opportunity to experie...More

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Sand Ridge State Forest): What better way to spend the day than to load up the car with the family for an old-fashioned picnic. The Turkey Pass Picnic Area is located on Cactus Drive just north of Pine Campground. Table, grill, water, shelter, and pit-vault toilets are provided. Groups of 25 or more must have a Group Use Permit or may reserve the shelter with a Shelter Reservation sent to the Site Superintendent..If you and your family are interested in a rustic setting for camping, Pine Campground is the place for you. ...More

Contact Information:
Address:P.O. Box 111 Forest City, IL 61532
Phone No:309.597.2212

Hotels Close to Sand Ridge State Forest

Motel 6 Peoria East (23 miles - starting at $39)

Es East Peoria - Riverfront Cc (23 miles - starting at $70)

Hampton Inn East Peoria Il (24 miles - starting at $59)

Hotel Pere Marquette (24 miles - starting at $89)

Days Inn Morton (25 miles - starting at $54)

Courtyard Marriott Peoria (26 miles - starting at $70)

Stoney Creek Inn East Peoria (26 miles - starting at $70)

Esa Peoria-north (26 miles - starting at $54)

Attractions Near Sand Ridge State Forest

Beaches

Steamer Lane (57 miles)

Buskin Beach, Kodiak Island (251 miles)

Lakes

Kincaid Lake (63 miles)

Lake Odessa (83 miles)

Lake Shelbyville (88 miles)

Rend Lake (161 miles)

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (167 miles)

National Parks

Lincoln Home National Historic Site (43 miles)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (116 miles)

Amana Colonies (141 miles)

George Rogers Clark National Historic Park (172 miles)

Cedar Creek Trail System at Mark Twain National Forest (188 miles)

River

Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor (114 miles)

Kaskaskia River (121 miles)

Fox River (126 miles)

Missouri River (127 miles)

The Maquoketa River (137 miles)

State Parks

Prophetstown State Park (87 miles)

Cuivre River State Park (109 miles)

Castlewood State Park (133 miles)

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park (168 miles)

East Beach State Park (170 miles)

For more Information about (Sand Ridge State Forest) Kindly visit the official
website:http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R4/SAND.HTM

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