Putnam County Conservation District
Natural Lands

Putnam County, Illinois

 Latitude/Longitude
​41.1694536, -89.2879461

4526 E 1000th St
Hennepin, IL  61327

Official Website
none found

Activities: 
Trails (hiking, biking (fee), equestrian)
Programs (educational)
Camping (primitive)
Winter (snowshoe, cross-country ski)
Other (view wildlife, picnic, playground)
 
Season/Hours:  sunrise to sunset
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  no official maps
On Site:   no
 
Parking: parking lot
 
Amenities:  shelter, picnic tables, grills
 
Restrooms:  porta-potties
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission; fee for some activities/rentals                       
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, prairie, open grass space
 
General Description:  270-acre multi-use conservation area; location of conservation area headquarters
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Natural Lands (Draft) Maps (PDF)
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More Information:​​
​https://ebird.org/hotspot/L15387793?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

https://www.villageofhennepin.com/2014/12/natural-lands-area-putnam-countys.html

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/hennepin/nature-outdoor-recreation/putnam-county-conservation-district/

Managed by:
​Putnam County Conservation District
4526 E 1000th St
Hennepin, IL 61327
[email protected]
​815-882-2319