The Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve is a park located on the
Pecatonica River in western
Winnebago County in the U.S. state of
Illinois
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. The nearest municipality is the village of
Pecatonica.
Description
The Winnebago County Forest Preserve District describes Pecatonica Wetlands as a riverine land parcel of "flood-plain forest, oxbow pond marshes and upland forest." The Forest Preserve District has enhanced the land parcel with fishing access points, of hiking trails, picnic areas with 22 picnic tables, and a 200-seat shelterhouse for reserved meetings and family gatherings.
A Forest Preserve District map shows that, in addition, the park has been enriched by
tallgrass prairie restoration areas, a
snowmobile trail for winter use, and public
outhouse
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s.
The Wetlands Forest Preserve does not offer overnight campsites, and officially closes 1/2 hour after sunset. The nearest limited-access public way is
U.S. Highway 20
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.
The address of the Forest Preserve, for geolocation purposes, is 5750 Best Road, Pecatonica IL 61063.
References
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Protected areas of Winnebago County, Illinois