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From jct I-80 & Hwy 47: Go 1 mi S on Hwy 47, then W on US 6 (follow signs).
A beautiful park! The streams and canals running through it make for a nice atmosphere, and the camping area was very well kept and freshly mown. The bathrooms had toilet paper, and are nearby for both the camping site and the main parking lot.
There are also a few picnic tables and plenty of grills, as well as a few shelters.
Don't go out of your way to go to this park. While there is access to the hike and bike trail, it doesn't have many attractions other than the big trees and it's susceptible to mosquitoes in the summer. It is however, a nice place for a walk in the fall. Plus, every time I've been there it's been pretty deserted, which feels a little creepy. Once our whole family went for a walk there in the fall do and it was really nice.
Nook of a park, nestled behind a neighborhood. Offers a playground, covered shelters, unimposing tent camping, and a space to relax.
Gebhard Woods State Park is between Nettle Creek and the Illinois & Michigan Canal. This is a great entry point for hiking, or cycling along the Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail. Parking, benches, restrooms, and a drinking fountain are on-site. Come fish, hike, paddle, snowmobile, cross country ski, or camp. Call for availability. Great spot for a picnic. Stratton State Park is nearby. Great park for a picnic or a walk.
The IDNR has been working around the clock to improve the I&M Canal Trail system to give us all a better, safer riding / hiking experience! This is a nice quiet little park hidden in the heart of Morris, Illinois that connects to the I&M trail system allowing you to create your own truly epic adventures! Must see! More pictures to come soon!
