Rock River, Winnebago County, Illinois

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     Do go to Rockton Dam if you're here at Rock River, and if you came to camp Turtle Creek Campsite is a great location to do that. Pearl Lake is a nearby lake that you could visit; lots of people from Rockford come here. Rock River gets a typical amount of yearly rain; July is when you get the most rain here; February is the month with the least moisture. During the summer months at Rock River temperatures are usually in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours  
   it's generally in the 60's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Rock River temperatures drop to the 0's.
Hulland Spring is a good local attraction, and close by you'll discover a wooded area called Macktown County Forest Preserve. This lake is so wonderful. While you're here at Rock River, you could also explore stunning Victoria Lake. There's so much to do here at Rock River that you need to camp here for
 
               a while, Pearl Lake Supper Club is a pleasant place for that. This lake is so wonderful. In the event that you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Turtle Creek.
But wait, there's more to do near Rock River. After a long day outdoors Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ROCKFORD-LOVES PARK is a magnificent spot to spend a night or two, and why not a little side tour to Pecatonica River. If you need a place to stay South Beloit Knights Inn is a delightful choice, and close to Rock River you discover a golf course called Red Barn Golf Courseorporated.

 
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ROCKFORD-LOVES PARK, Rockford
5 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Rockford Loves Park Hotel opened in August 2005 and offers 119 beautiful rooms/suites. All guest rooms/suites offer your basic hotel amenities, plus The Holiday Inn Express Roc...

South Beloit Knights Inn, South Beloit
5 miles away
* 37 Rooms * All ground floor rooms, park at your door. * Exterior Corridors * Large comfortable rooms at the lowest rate in area * 4 HBO channels * Newly Renovated * Free lobby coffee *...

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Local climate location: STOUGHTON 5 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.45667
Longitude: -89.07833

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These outdoors activities are available near Rock River.
 Hotels Near Rock River:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ROCKFORD-LOVES PARK, Rockford, 5 miles away
South Beloit Knights Inn, South Beloit, 5 miles away
Best Western Legacy Inn & Suites, South Beloit, 6 miles away
Lexington Hotel Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort, Rockford, 7 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Beloit, Beloit, 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rock River:
Pearl Lake Supper Club, South Beloit, 4 miles away
Turtle Creek Campsite, Beloit, 5 miles away
Rivers Edge Camp Ground, Rockton, 7 miles away
Sugar Shores RV Resort, Durand, 11 miles away
 Whitewater Near Rock River:
Turtle Creek, Rock CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class I - 4.7 miles long (Shopiere)
 National Parks Near Rock River:
Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI, 38 miles away
North Country National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI, 38 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Rock River:
Red Barn Golf Courseorporated, Rockton, 1 miles away
Macktown Golf Course, Rockton, 1 miles away
 Lakes Near Rock River:
Victoria Lake, Winnebago CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Pearl Lake, Winnebago CountyCounty, 4 miles away

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Larsen's Landing Outfitters Canoe the Kish
13 miles away
We offer rentals,livery and camping on one of Illinois' only A rated rivers. Large groups welcome....

Turtle Creek
13 miles away
Very fun!  Great trip for 2-3 friends.  We set in at the dam at Sweet-Allyn Memorial Park, and traveled upstream with ease to the arched railroad bridge (E Cty Rd. J)....I live on Turtle Creek and my husband and I are planning a overnight canoe trip for next weekend. Should be a blast with all this rain!...

Pecatonica River Frst Preserve
17 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Nearby Grocery...RV:12 gravel pads available, - 49 RV hookups, PETS:must be on a leash, FIRES:firewood available for purchase:  firewood cannot be brought in, GROCERY:located within 4 miles...This camping area is located within the Pecatonica River Forest Preserve. Large trees shape and shade the campsites. A boat launch for small boats and canoes, in the lower part of the preserve, provides access to the Pecatonica River. An interpretive booklet is available at the trail head to guide hikers along a 1 1/2 mile nature trail. An additional 8 miles of trail are available to hike at your pleasure. Campers, even on the busiest weekends, can be assured of finding a site in this remote campground, The campground is located four miles northeast of Pecatonica, offering easy access to activities at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds. The campground is open from mid April until mid November,weather permitting. There are 49 sites (4-50 amp and 45- 30 amp hookups), dump station, and horseshoe pits. No firewood may be brought into the campground as a result of the Emerald Ash Borer. Firewood can be purchased at the campground. For further information go to www.wcfpd.org or call 815-877-6100....

Hidden Valley RV Resort
19 miles away
I had my RV parked there for 2 months. It was OK. Advantages included: spotlessly clean grounds, fairly well maintained, nice shower facilities, responsive crew, family-oriented atmosphere. Drawback was price and sparce small trees....

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