992-acre nature preserve and park with hiking (4.5 miles of trails), equestrian area, snowmobile and cross-country skiing trails, fishing, hunting, picnic shelters, and the Franklin Creek Grist Mill. Features upland and ravine forests, permanent streams, large springs, and scenic gorges. Habitat for unique plants and wildlife. Managed with local and state cooperation. Trail maps available online.
Outdoor RecreationLee County
Franklin Creek State Natural Area
Franklin Grove, Illinois
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