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Lake George water levels are at normal levels and the boat ramp is available to boater's. Sometime this spring the water level will be lowered again to complete repairs to the spillway and the boat ramp will again be closed. Please check this page for updates or call 309-795-1040 to speak with the ranger.
The horse trails at Loud Thunder have been cleared and are open to riders depending on the weather, please call the ranger, 309-795-1040, to check the daily status.

 

The mission of the Rock Island County Forest Preserve District is: to maintain and acquire lands and facilities in Rock Island County with the intent to restore, conserve, and protect the waters, forests, and prairies for the purpose of conservation, education and recreation for its residents.

The Rock Island County Forest Preserve District is governed by the Forest Preserve Commission. Today the Rock Island County Forest Preserve Commission governs six forest preserve areas totaling 2,529 acres:

Dorrance Park baseball diamond
Dorrance Forest Preserve is located in Port Byron, Illinois, along Highway 84 with access from Agnes Street. It is the smallest of the Rock Island County Forest Preserves with just 81 acres. Learn more . . .
 
 

Scenic Overlook at Illiniwek Forest Preserve
Illiniwek Forest Preserve, located in Hampton, Illinois along Route 84 consists of 199 acres. Alongside the Mississippi River, it makes an ideal place to get away for a fun filled weekend of outdoor recreation. Learn more . . .
 


Springtime at Indian Bluff Golf Course
Indian Bluff is a forest preserve with an 18-hole golf course, located in Milan, Illinois, with 192 acres. Located in south central Rock Island County, just South of the Quad City International Airport, Indian Bluff is accessible from U.S. Route 150 & the Milan-Rock Island Parkway. Learn more . . .
 

Lake George at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve
Loud Thunder is the largest Forest Preserve in Rock Island County with 1,621 acres. Home to beautiful Lake George, it sits in southwest Rock Island County off Highway 92. Winding through its picturesque landscapes, is the Illinois Great River Road National Scenic Byway. Learn more . . .
 
 

Giraffe Exhibit at Niabi Zoo
The Niabi Zoo Forest Preserve covers 221 acres and is approximately 3 miles East of the Quad City International Airport, in Coal Valley, Illinois. The zoo sits on 55 acres and the remaining 160 acres are set aside for native flora and fauna preservation. Learn more . . .
 
 


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Rock Island IL 61201