State Parks Near Belvidere, Illinois
20 state park units lie within 50 miles of Belvidere, including 7 parks across the line in Wisconsin. The closest is Rock Cut State Park, about 7 mi northwest of town. 1 park is within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Rock Cut State Park7 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 1of 20 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 121 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 6pets allowed
State parks near Belvidere, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Belvidere; driving distance is usually longer.
Rock Cut State Park
Rock Cut State Park is a 3,080-acre park in Winnebago County, in Loves Park.
Hours, fees and rules for Rock Cut State Park →Lowden State Park
Covering about 204 acres, Lowden State Park lies in Ogle County, in Oregon.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowden State Park →Big Foot Beach State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 100 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Big Foot Beach State Park →Castle Rock State Park
The official site lists about 6 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Castle Rock State Park →Lowden-Miller
In Ogle County, about 10 miles northeast of Dixon, Lowden-Miller covers about 2,347 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowden-Miller →Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 10 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park →White Pines Forest State Park
Roofed lodging includes lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for White Pines Forest State Park →White River State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for White River State Trail →Volo Bog State Natural Area
Covering about 796 acres, Volo Bog State Natural Area lies in Lake County, in Lakemoor.
Hours, fees and rules for Volo Bog State Natural Area →Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area
The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area →Franklin Creek State Natural Area
Covering about 882 acres, Franklin Creek State Natural Area lies in Lee County, about 7 miles east of Dixon.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin Creek State Natural Area →James "Pate" Philip State Park
James "Pate" Philip State Park is a park in DuPage County, about 2 miles north of Wayne.
Hours, fees and rules for James "Pate" Philip State Park →Chain O' Lakes State Park
Covering about 5,124 acres, Chain O' Lakes State Park lies in Lake County, about 3 miles north of Fox Lake.
Hours, fees and rules for Chain O' Lakes State Park →Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. Camping is available: 264 campsites across 7 camping areas, including tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit →Sugar River State Trail
The park supports hunting in season, biking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Sugar River State Trail →Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, and boating. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Richard Bong State Recreation Area →Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mukwonago River Unit
Covering about 986 acres, Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mukwonago River Unit lies in Waukesha County, about 3 miles southeast of Eagle.
Hours, fees and rules for Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mukwonago River Unit →Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area is a recreation area in Kendall County, about 4 miles south of Plano.
Hours, fees and rules for Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area →Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area
The official site lists about 8.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area →Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 8 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Belvidere
- Rock Cut State Park 7 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Lowden State Park 28 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Big Foot Beach State Park 31 mi northeast · 100 campsites
- Castle Rock State Park 32 mi southwest · Campground listed
- White Pines Forest State Park 35 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Belvidere
- White Pines Forest State Park 35 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Belvidere
- Rock Cut State Park 7 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- White Pines Forest State Park 35 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area 37 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 44 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area 49 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 1 more in the list above
Swimming near Belvidere
- Big Foot Beach State Park 31 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 44 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 46 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 50 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Belvidere
- Big Foot Beach State Park 31 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 44 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Sugar River State Trail 46 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 46 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 50 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Belvidere
- Big Foot Beach State Park 31 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 44 mi north · Fishing listed
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 46 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 50 mi northwest · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Belvidere
What is the closest state park to Belvidere?
Rock Cut State Park is the closest, about 7 miles northwest of Belvidere in a straight line. Next are Lowden State Park and Big Foot Beach State Park.
How many state parks are near Belvidere?
20 state park units are within 50 miles, and 1 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Belvidere have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being Rock Cut State Park, Lowden State Park and Big Foot Beach State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Belvidere?
Yes, at 6 parks, including Rock Cut State Park, White Pines Forest State Park and Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Belvidere?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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- Near DeKalb, IL24 mi south
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- Near Campton Hills, IL33 mi southeast
- Near Elgin, IL33 mi southeast
- Near Elkhorn, WI33 mi northeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.