Sand Ridge State Forest

About Sand Ridge State Forest

The largest of Illinois' state forests, 7,550 acres of oak-hickory woodland, pine plantation and genuine sand prairie left by a prehistoric dry period. Badger, pocket gopher and prickly pear cactus live here, minutes southwest of Peoria.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🧭 Geocaching
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 👥 Group Sites
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Class C (primitive, privies)
• Equestrian campground
• Group camping

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Sand Ridge State Forest

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Riding helmets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Hunting binoculars

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Nearby state parks

• Spring Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Jubilee College State Park
• Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area