| Kickapoo State Recreation Area |
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- 2842 acres
- 22 deep water ponds with 221 acres of water for boaters, canoeists and anglers
- 12 launching ramps
- Boat and canoe rental
- Kickapoo Landing concessions
- Scuba Diving
- Picnic areas - shelters, outdoor stoves and playground equipment
- 184 campsites half with electrical hook up and shower buildings
- 1000 acres of hunting grounds
- Riding Stable
- Mountain biking
- Cross country skiing, sledding, ice fishing and ice skating
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| Kennekuk County Park |
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- 3,000 acres
- 170 acre Lake Mingo
- Bunker Hill Historic Area
- National Scenic River
- Facilities to rent
- Pedal boat and jon boat rentals
- Visitor Center with exhibits
- Kennekuk Marshes
- Hunting
Located 5 miles west of Danville on Henning Road. |
| Forest Glen Preserve |
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- 1,800 acres
- 72 ft. observation tower
- Pioneer Homestead
- Maple syrup production facility
- Gannett Outdoor Education Center
- Vermilion River
- Michael G. Reddy Arboretum
- Doris L. Westfall Prairie
- Facilities to rent
Located 7 miles east of Westville. |
| Lake Vermilion County Park |
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- 1,000 acre Lake Vermilion
- Tournament fishing
- Power boating, skiing, jet skiing
- Boat launch, concessions, courtesy docks
- Songer pavilion
- Pontoon boat lake tours
Located on Denmark Road, west of Danville. |
| Heron County Park |
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- 50 acres
- 950 foot floating boardwalk
- 30 foot handicapped accessible timber-framed tower
- Heron rookery
- Wildlife viewing (including Bald Eagles)
- Canoe access
- Self-guided hiking trail
Located on West Newell Road on the north side of Lake Vermilion. |
| Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area |
 View map of Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area |
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