State Parks Near Roscoe, Illinois
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of Roscoe, including 12 parks across the line in Wisconsin. The closest is Rock Cut State Park, about 6 mi south of town. 1 park is within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Rock Cut State Park6 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 1of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 151 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 8pets allowed
State parks near Roscoe, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Roscoe; 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 →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 →Lowden State Park
Covering about 204 acres, Lowden State Park lies in Ogle County, in Oregon.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowden State Park →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 →White River State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for White River State Trail →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 →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 →White Pines Forest State Park
Roofed lodging includes lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for White Pines Forest State Park →Lake Kegonsa State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Kegonsa State Park →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 →New Glarus Woods State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for New Glarus Woods State Park →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Glacial Drumlin State Trail
The park supports hunting in season, biking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Glacial Drumlin State Trail →Capital Springs State Recreation Area
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, biking, and fishing. The official site lists about 6 miles of trails. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Capital Springs State Recreation Area →Aztalan State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Aztalan State Park →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 →Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area
The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Shabbona Lake State Recreation 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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Roscoe
- Rock Cut State Park 6 mi south · Campground listed
- Big Foot Beach State Park 31 mi east · 100 campsites
- Lowden State Park 31 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Sugar River State Trail 34 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Castle Rock State Park 36 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Roscoe
- White Pines Forest State Park 38 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Roscoe
- Rock Cut State Park 6 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 38 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- White Pines Forest State Park 38 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 40 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 40 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 3 more in the list above
Swimming near Roscoe
- Big Foot Beach State Park 31 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 38 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 40 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 40 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 47 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Roscoe
- Big Foot Beach State Park 31 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Sugar River State Trail 34 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 38 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 40 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 40 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Fishing near Roscoe
- Big Foot Beach State Park 31 mi east · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 38 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 40 mi north · Fishing listed
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 40 mi west · Fishing listed
- Capital Springs State Recreation Area 45 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Roscoe
What is the closest state park to Roscoe?
Rock Cut State Park is the closest, about 6 miles south of Roscoe in a straight line. Next are Big Foot Beach State Park and Lowden State Park.
How many state parks are near Roscoe?
24 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 Roscoe have camping?
15 parks list camping, the nearest being Rock Cut State Park, Big Foot Beach State Park and Lowden State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Roscoe?
Yes, at 8 parks, including Rock Cut State Park, Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit and White Pines Forest State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Roscoe?
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.
State parks near other cities
- Near Rockford, IL12 mi south
- Near Belvidere, IL13 mi southeast
- Near Janesville, WI18 mi north
- Near Elkhorn, WI29 mi northeast
- Near Whitewater, WI32 mi northeast
- Near Freeport, IL33 mi west
- Near Monroe, WI34 mi west
- Near DeKalb, IL37 mi south
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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.