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Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison

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Morrison Rockwood State Park is an Illinois state park on 1,164 acres (471 ha) located north of Morrison in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The park was established in 1971 and opened for day use that same year. It is named after the nearby Rock Creek and the heavily wooded park area "Rockwood". Lake Carlton is located within the park. Lake Carlton is a watershed impoundment constructed in 1969 by building a 38-foot (12 m) high, 1,800-foot (550 m) long earthen dam across a tributary stream to Rock Creek. The lake was named in memory of L. Carlton Anderson, a local citizen who promoted the park and was an important civic and conservation leader.

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By sullygirlstravel

We stayed three nights in a pop up trailer electric site. It was our first time at this State Park and would definitely go again. We checked out some of the other camp sites to stay on our next trip..... more

We stayed three nights in a pop up trailer electric site. It was our first time at this State Park and would definitely go again. We checked out some of the other camp sites to stay on our next trip..... more »
By Cristyray

I was looking for fun day trip from Destin, had been to another spring and was afraid this place would not be good. I was amazed!!! We went early and got there by 11am. Hardly anyone was there. The...

I was looking for fun day trip from Destin, had been to another spring and was afraid this place would not be good. I was amazed!!! We went early and got there by 11am. Hardly anyone was there. The... more »

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By Matt mccole

Great place for my pups to run, horrible place to fish

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By Natha B

Out of beaten way park. 2 h from Chicago on HWY 80. 9atk has amazing camp grounds. Concession store, kayaking rentals. Not many trails but one can use horse trail, 10 miles, just be careful and respectful.

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