George S. Park State Natural Area

Putnam County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
41.11841402, -89.2966611

8508 County Rd 100 N
​Magnolia, IL 61336

Official Websites
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area5putnamgeorgesparkmemorialwoods.html
https://huntillinois.org/sites/george-s-park-sna/

Activities: 
Other (hunt*, view wildlife)
*Be aware, be safe.  ALL visitors should see below.
 
Season/Hours:  unknown
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/hunting/FactSheets/Documents/GeorgeParkHunterMap.pdf​
On Site:   unknown
 
Parking: roadside
 
Amenities:  unknown    
 
Restrooms: no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free                    
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, stream view and access
 
General Description:  80-acre native forest
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  
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Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
George S. Park SNA Hunter Map (PDF)

More Information:
https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/magnolia/nature-outdoor-recreation/george-s-park-memorial-woods-nature-preserve/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_S._Park
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https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.donnelleydepue.html

Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Site Superintendent
​Lake DePue SFWA
1001 W. 4th Street, Box 52
DePue, IL 61322
815-447-2353

*Prior to visiting, ALL prospective visitors should check hunting information on the IL DNR website
https://huntillinois.org/​ .
​Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots.
​Some will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.

Photos courtesy J. Arnold