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Hoover Forest Preserve

11285 Fox Rd., Yorkville, IL 60560

Camping & RV Parks

400 acres of natural habitat await!

At just under 400 acres, located west of Yorkville and stretching for nearly a mile along the Fox River the 5.5 mile upgraded trail system leads visitors through a variety of habitats and scenic overlooks. Bridges span creeks rushing down to meet the mighty Fox River. View the terrific oak wooded bluffs, steep ravines and unique prairie remnants. Nearly 300 native plant species are found at Hoover, including some known from nowhere else in Kendall County. Visit the Rookery the district’s on-site Educational Center and Neshnabe’k, a recreated Pottawatomi Village. Family and group tent campsites beckon an overnight stay, as do renovated bunkhouses.

What's happening nearby...

Yorkville Independence Day Celebration

Yorkville Town Square •  Jul 04 @ 9AM

Celebrate Independence Day in Yorkville with a festive parade at 9am starting from Yorkville High School, followed by free family activities in Town Square, then cap…

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Yorkville River Fest

Bicentennial Riverfront Park •  Jul 19 @ 11AM

Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department for a fun-filled country music festival that you won't want to miss!

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