Rock Cut State Park — Tent Only-Hickory Hills

Chiseled out of the state's far northern region is Rock Cut State Park in Winnebago County. Nearby are other "rocky" landmarks - the mighty Rock River and the place where wagons once forded it, Rockford. It's an area of rolling plains, interesting history and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Rock Cut's 3,192 acres include two lakes: Pierce Lake, with 162 acres, and Olson Lake with 50 acres offer a retreat for people wanting to fish, ice fish or ice skate. The park's hiking trails, horseback riding trails and cross-country skiing and wildlife watching, as well as seasonal hunting programs, make it a year-round recreation destination. The beautiful campground has 270 premium campsites, a rustic cabin, youth group camps and shelters, with reservations available here. Rock Cut is home to abundant wildlife with waterfowl, deer, fox, muskrat, woodchuck and beaver, opossum, raccoon and both gray and fox squirrel. Over 100 types of wildflowers offer a showy display each spring and summer, while hardwood trees dazzle visitors each fall. Rock Cut is an alcohol and drug free park and campground!!!!! Rock Cut State Park Hours of Operation: April 1st - October 31st: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. November 1st - March 31st: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rock Cut State Park Contact Information: OFFICE PHONE: (815) 979-1237 Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 7:30a - 3:30p CAMPGROUND PHONE: (815) 979-1478 Hours of Operation: Sunday to Thursday 12:00p - 10:00p; Friday & Saturday 8:00a to 10:00p Rock Cut State Park Closures: PARK CLOSED Thursday, Friday, and Saturday prior to the first statewide firearm deer season in November for a Deer Hunt for Disabled Hunters. Youth Group, Cabin, Prairie View, White Oak, and Staghorn camping areas are closed November 1st to April 30th. Rock Cut State Park Updates: No Updates at this time