Lee County

Lee County, Illinois

General Information Websites

Lee County

Lee County Tourism Council

Lee County Historical Society

Dixon

Dixon Park District

Dixon Tourism

Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home & Visitor Center

Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois


Campsites

Green River Oaks Camping Resort
1442 Sleepy Hollow Road
Amboy, IL  61310
(815) 857-2815

Mendota Hills Campground
642 US Route 52
Amboy, IL  61310
(815) 849-5930

O’Connells Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp Resort
970 Green Wing Road
Amboy, IL  61310
(815) 857-3860

Pine View Campgrounds
1273 Sleepy Hollow Road
Amboy, IL  61310
(815) 857-3964

Grand Detour Islands Retreat
8195 Route 2 South
Grand Detour, IL 61021
(815) 595-4255

Green River State Wildlife Area
375 Game Road
Harmon, IL  61042
(815) 379-2324


Bed & Breakfast

Crawford House Inn
204 E 3rd St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-3351


Paddle Craft Sales and Rentals, Bicycle Sales and Repairs, Outdoor Outfitters

Meads Bike Shop
444 Locust Street
Sterling, IL  61081
(815) 626-4601

Green River Cyclery
205 East 1st Street
Dixon, IL  61021
(815) 622-8180

Rock River Outfitters    Hunting and Fishing Supplies
114 North River Road
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-9999


Biking, Hiking and Water Trails

Illinois no longer requires paddlecraft (canoe, kayak, paddle board) to be registered and titled.  However, paddlecraft do need a current Water Usage Stamp issued by the IDNR – Click here to find out how to purchase.

Rock River Trail Bike Route 

Rock River National Water Trail

Franklin Creek State Natural Area     Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Nature Trails, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowmobiling

Lowell Parkway Trail

Meadows Park Trails     Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Snowmobiling

Joe Stengel Trail     Mountain Biking, Equestrian Trail, Snowmobiling

Nachusa Grasslands    Hiking only

Green River State Wildlife Area    Equestrian Trail


Other Routes of Interest

Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route

Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway

Ronald Reagan Trail

Galena Trail and Coach Road