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White Pines Forest State Park

22 Reviews

About

State Park

Rock River Valley is home to 385 acres of paradisiacal forest, perfect for weekend getaways and family recreation. White Pines Forest State Park offers a serene backdrop for an ideal camping trip, smack dab in the heart of the vast rolling forest and dramatic Illinois bluffs. Featuring modern camp…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites

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22 Reviews

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Reviewed Jul. 26, 2022

Small, quieter campground, beautiful forest

White Pines is smaller than most of the state parks, so the loops of camping sites don’t have many. I wouldn’t recommend any on the hilly side, but sites 20-26 are fabulous! Those ones are relatively flat and deep, separated by trees (although there is a front and back site so you will have one…

Site25
Month of VisitAugust
Stacie H.
Reviewed May. 29, 2022

Lovely natural scenery; campground leaves something to be desired

Let's start with the good stuff:

  • The park is beautiful. Lovely trees, lots of shade, the hiking trails are nice, well marked, and they even have an accessible trail for those with disabilities!
  • There is a restaurant and gift shop on site. Gift shop sells wood if you run low or forget.
Site79
Month of VisitJune
  • Gray squirrel hiking trail
  • Vault toilet in Sunny Crest campground
  • Example of "hike in" site- also, sloped camping site that proliferate at the park.
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Mountainman McBeachfront
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2021

Nice park, with some downsides.

This is the type of campground you go and check your spot out before you reserve it. Many of the tent campsites are literally on a hill. Some are very close. They really crammed them wherever they could. The amenities are excellent and the only reason I gave 3 stars, the shower/restroom was very…

Site00
Month of VisitJune

Location

White Pines Forest State Park is located in Illinois

Detail location of campground

Address

6712 West Pines Rd
Polo, IL 61064

Coordinates

41.99300022 N
89.47500097 W

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