Middle Fork River Forest Preserve

There's plenty of room for fun at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve. Our 1,600-acre grounds are filled with trees, criss-crossed by hiking trails, and graced with three ponds and the passing Middle Fork River. In a natural oasis like this, it's easy to get back to nature. You'll enjoy days of swimming with the kids in Willow Pond, fishing in the river, or bird watching. With our playground and swimming area, we're the perfect place for a family camping trip.

This area contains one of the region's premier Waterfowl Management Areas. More than 130 acres of prime nesting habitat for migratory waterfowl are located here. An easily accessible viewing area allows visitors the opportunity to observe a wetland teeming with life. Please note, however, that visitors are not able to enter the wetland area itself between March and June in order to allow waterfowl nesting.