Illiniwek Forest Preserve

Illiniwek Forest Preserve Illiniwek's page will inform individuals about upcoming events, camping, and trail information.
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Illiniwek Forest Preserve, adjoining the east side of Hampton, Illinois along route 84, contains 198 acres. Illiniwek's setting on the Mississippi Rover is ideally situated for a combination of recreation, both on land and in the water. Facilities available at the park include primitive camping areas, 60 pads with water and electric hookups, shower houses, and a dumping station. Other facilities i

nclude a boat launch ramp, hiking trails, a picnic shelter, and a wooded bluff picnic area overlooking the Mississippi River.

Still need Labor Day weekend plans? We know a place.Pack the tent, roll in with the camper or bring the RV and make the ...
09/02/2026

Still need Labor Day weekend plans? We know a place.

Pack the tent, roll in with the camper or bring the RV and make the most of the long weekend at Illiniwek. Spend your stay by the Mississippi, gather around the fire and squeeze in a few more summer memories before the season starts to wind down.

Campsites are first come, first served, so stop by the campground office to check in when you arrive.

đź“·: Marco B. and Daria R.

Have you ever wondered what a bee does all day? Turns out they are doing a lot more than hopping from flower to flower.T...
08/31/2026

Have you ever wondered what a bee does all day? Turns out they are doing a lot more than hopping from flower to flower.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently studied bumble bees at Illiniwek by fitting them with tiny transmitters and tracking their movements through the prairie and surrounding areas.

The results show just how important restored prairie can be for pollinators. One bee crossed the Mississippi River 30 times over four days, likely stopping at Illiniwek to forage before heading back to its nest across the river. Pretty cool, right?

Learn more about the process: www.fws.gov/story/2026-08/tiny-tags-big-questions-bumble-bees

📸: Gabriel Wahl/USFWS

08/26/2026

No sound machine needed when this is your nightly soundtrack.

Warning: Labor Day weekend is closer than it looks.Make the long weekend count with a stay at Illiniwek! Fill it with hi...
08/21/2026

Warning: Labor Day weekend is closer than it looks.

Make the long weekend count with a stay at Illiniwek! Fill it with hiking, biking, fishing, camping and sitting around the fire with your favorite people.

Camping spots are first come, first served. Call 309-496-2620 with availability questions.

08/14/2026

There’s extra buzz around the blooms today!

In honor of National Honey Bee Day, we’re giving a little love to the pollinators that help keep Illiniwek growing. This busy visitor was spotted on common milkweed in our prairie area, a sweet reminder that wildflowers do more than look pretty.

Pack the rain jacket. The memories don’t mind a little weather.Pitch a tent in one our 25 primitive camping areas, or br...
08/13/2026

Pack the rain jacket. The memories don’t mind a little weather.

Pitch a tent in one our 25 primitive camping areas, or bring your RV or camper to one of 60 pads with water and electric hookups. Spend your stay fishing along the Mississippi, exploring the trails or relaxing by the fire after a day outside.

Don't forget to bring that “it’ll pass” attitude. Camping spots are first come, first served. Call 309-496-2620 with availability questions.

Illiniwek’s wooded bike trails bring the good stuff: ramps, log rollovers, wooden berms and a scenic climb worth the eff...
08/10/2026

Illiniwek’s wooded bike trails bring the good stuff: ramps, log rollovers, wooden berms and a scenic climb worth the effort.

Or keep it relaxed on the Great River Trail, where the Mississippi views do most of the work.

However you ride, remember to stay on the trail, stay aware and enjoy the view.

Some of the best Illiniwek views come with a fishing pole in your hand.Spend a few hours along the Mississippi, cast a l...
08/06/2026

Some of the best Illiniwek views come with a fishing pole in your hand.

Spend a few hours along the Mississippi, cast a line and see what the river has in store.

Anglers, share your favorite fishing photo from the river. 🎣
Photo credit: Daria R. and Jolly P.

Summer’s not done until the last s’more is gone. Make the most of your days before school and busy schedules kick in.- P...
08/04/2026

Summer’s not done until the last s’more is gone. Make the most of your days before school and busy schedules kick in.

- Plan a stay at the Illiniwek campground
- Cast a line along the Mississippi
- Play board games outside
- Pedal and trek our trails

There’s still time to make more memories at Illiniwek! All campsites are first come, first served. Stop by the campground office to check in.

07/28/2026

A little bee, a little milkweed and a big reminder of why conservation matters.

Bees, butterflies and other pollinators depend on native plants for food, and in return, they help support the wildflowers, plants and habitats that so many species rely on.

Celebrate National Conservation Day by doing one small thing for nature: pick up litter, plant native flowers or simply slow down and notice what’s buzzing nearby.

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1201 State Avenue
Hampton, IL
61256

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(309) 496-2620

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