Castle Rock State Park - This park offers fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking, and hunting. A sandstone bluff, adjacent to the river, has given the park its name. Located three miles south of Oregon, Illinois on Highway 2. - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r1/castle.htm
Lowden State Park - One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River. This park offer fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking. One attraction is a 50-foot statue, a tribute to Native Americans. - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r1/lowdensp.htm