Middle Fork River Forest Preserve

Penfield, IL · Nature preserve

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Penfield
#1
of 2 hotels
City Percentile
0%
rating percentile
Address
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, 3485 County Rd 2700 E, Penfield, IL 61862
Phone
(217) 586-3360
Website
www.champaignforests.org/Forest-Preserves/Locations/Middle-Fork-River/International-Dark-Sky-Park

Middle Fork River Forest Preserve is a hotel located in Penfield, IL. It is one of 2 hotels listed in Penfield. Its 4.7-star rating matches the Penfield city average of 4.7 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among hotels in Penfield. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Middle Fork River Forest Preserve

1,710 ac composed of old hardwood timber, reforested lowlands, grassy meadows, and in-progress prairie restorations. About 4 mi. of the Middle Fork River runs through the preserve and there are approx. 9 mi. of trails. This preserve is the only... More

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Dale Whittaker · Jun 2025

Nice place to get away to. Sites are plenty and spacious. Stay away from 12 though. Sun drenched most of the day. Electric only and has a fresh water filling station. Camping has a fee, but it's a open to the public for fishing, swimming and visiting the river. Ice and wood available for purchase. Also great viewing of the stars.

★★★★★ 5.0 Becky Kroncke · Aug 2025

What a great experience! Quite, sites are spaced well and secluded in most of the areas, and the sky views are amazing. Well with our trip from Wisconsin. This will be a go to spot to return to.

★★★★★ 5.0 Natha B · Jul 2025

Very nice maintain, park, with beautiful campground. Park has two main loops, around 2 miles each. Easy, by the river, lot of flowers.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Sandra Botello · Jul 2023

The campground area is large and beautiful. The trails are nice, and they really do keep night lighting to a minimum to enjoy the night sky. The bathroom facilities need a lot more maintenance. We had an unfortunate situation happen, which made me question the integrity of the people who work there. I would really like to go back with my telescopes, but I don't trust the people who work there. I can not recommend this place based on my first experience going there.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tom P · Sep 2025

Go there when it is dark out. Went here on moon day and it was still spectacular. Free park

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Picnics ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Hiking ✓ Barbecue Grill ✓ Picnic Tables ✓ Public Restroom ✓ Slides ✓ Swings ✓ Good For Kids ✓ Kid Friendly Hikes ✓ Playground ✓ Dogs Allowed

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