Lowden-Miller
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.illinois.gov(815) 732-7329
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Ogle County, about 10 miles northeast of Dixon, Lowden-Miller covers about 2,347 acres.
Fees and passes
Free: 'The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) does not charge an Entrance Fee to any state owned or operated land.' Camping, cabins and shelters are fee-based.
Statewide fee rule from Illinois's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ExploreMoreIL (IDNR camping, cabins, group camps and shelters)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Pets must be kept on leashes at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Trails
Equestrian Trail
An equestrian parking area and designated horse trails are available. For information on the equestrian program and trail usage, contact Castle Rock State Park.
Hiking
Lowden-Miller State Forest has approximately 22 miles of maintained trails available for hiking and cross-country skiing. Trails are open for use year-round except for a few days during the firearm hunting season. Check for closing dates at Castle Rock State Park.
Nature Trail
A self-guided nature trail, Loggers Trails, covers a 1.5-mile route and is accessible at parking lot 1.
Accessibility
Accessibility at Lowden-Miller:
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Parking - All parking lots are gravel, and there are no sidewalks.
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Restrooms - There are vault toilets available at the Equestrian parking area and parking lot 1. They are in a grassy area, and do not have a ramp leading to them.
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Service animals are welcome in the park, and there is a water hydrant in the Equestrian parking available.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1365 W. Castle Rd.
Oregon, IL 61061 - Nearest town
- Dixon — about 10 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.9620, -89.3660
- Phone
- (815) 732-7329
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Illinois State Parks (IDNR state parks and recreation areas) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- IDNR All Parks list (AEM content-fragment list JSON) + each unit's landing page for official title, coordinates, address, phone
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology