Rock Cut State Park

Rock Cut State Park

Infobox_protected_area | name = Rock Cut State Park, Illinois, USA
iucn_category = III


caption = Welcome sign along Highway 173
location = Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
nearest_city = Loves Park, Illinois
lat_degrees = 42
lat_minutes = 21
lat_seconds = 06
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 88
long_minutes = 58
long_seconds = 35
long_direction = W
area = convert|3092|acre|km2|2|lk=on
established =
visitation_num =
visitation_year =
governing_body = Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Rock Cut State Park is a state park of the U.S. state of Illinois. Located near Rockford in Winnebago County, it covers 3,092 acres (12.5 km²), enveloping Pierce Lake and Olson Lake. Rock Cut Park's main entrance is located on Highway 173, 1 mile west of Interstate 90.

Rock Cut's main lake, Pierce Lake, is a man-made lake and is stocked with many species of fish. Rock Cut also has numerous camps sites, as well as many miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian paths.

External links

* [http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/ROCKCUT.HTM State of Illinois Rock Cut State Park information]


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