Peter K.
6/13/2025
Beautiful place for walking/hiking. Lots of greenery and nicely groomed gravel paths. Saw some deer and waterfowl while hiking.
Nippersink Forest Preserve
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900 W Belvidere Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
Nippersink Forest Preserve, previously a seasonal retreat, now stands as a year-round sanctuary for both humans and wildlife alike. With 329 acres of land, this preserve offers a variety of activities such as hiking, picnicking, birdwatching, and nature observation.
Visitors can explore 3.2 miles of trails that wind around scenic lakes, old oak trees, woodlands, wetlands, and marshes. Shoreline restoration efforts and improved fish habitats make Nippersink an excellent spot for fishing. The preserve also features five picnic shelters, perfect for gatherings and special outings.
Portions of Nippersink are recognized on the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory for its rare communities, species, and high-quality natural areas. The site's landscape, including wetlands, marshes, woodlands, and ponds, attracts a diverse bird population. Acquired in stages since 2002, the preserve's history dates back to the 1960s when its lakes were formed.
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4.55 reviews
Jhordin A.
3/21/2022
Nice preserve with lots of trails to walk on. Fishing spots, cook out areas and volleyball sandy court. Lots of beavers which is fun to see their dams and tree eating. Very busy, lots of families,...
Bob Z.
3/22/2014
They have really built this preserve out. A beautiful path and really great wild flowers and nature. They extended the back of the preserve with a path north to Nippersink making this a great...
Ashley M.
6/15/2017
Nice trail to walk, water is super icky for dog to dive into... maybe just fish or walk. The pavilions are nice for a picnic and they have bathrooms. No sink just portapotty style.
Nicolas L.
8/9/2014
This place is great! Clean walking paths and great scenery. There are also picnic areas available for get togethers and a lake for fishing. Overall, a good place to spend an afternoon.
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