McCune Sand Prairie Natural Area

Bureau County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
North Parking Area:
​41.4615929, -89.8292128
South Parking Area:
41.45456002, -89.82924971

County Road 120 E Street (Route 10)
​Mineral, IL 61344

 Official Website
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/lwr-display.mccune-sand-prairie.html
​https://bureaucountyswcd.com/Natural-Areas/

Activities:   
Trails (hiking)
Programs (educational)
Camping (primitive camping for educational groups & only with  special permission)
Winter (cross-country ski)
Other (view wildlife)
 
Season/Hours:  sunrise to sunset
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed), but take care to avoid prickly pear cactus
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  none found
On Site:   no
 
Parking:  parking area

Amenities:  none
 
Restrooms: none
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free                        
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  historical; birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, prairie
 
General Description:  200-acre nature preserve in rural area
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 
 

North parking area:

South parking area:

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
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More Information:
https://ebird.org/india/hotspot/L1601121?yr=BIGDAY_2015a&m=&rank=mrec

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/mineral-township/nature-outdoor-recreation/mccune-sand-prairie/

https://www.starcourier.com/story/news/2022/08/12/jeanette-gibson-outdoors-going-full-circle/65399840007/

https://www.facebook.com/BCSWCDill/

Managed by:
Bureau County Soil & Water Conservation District 
312 East Backbone Road
Princeton, IL 61356
815-875-8732 (extension 3)​