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Moraine View State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,105 Google reviews · Running trail in Le Roy, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Moraine View State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This 1,687-acre lakefront park has swimming & fishing plus seasonal hunting & cross-country skiing.
What runners say about Moraine View State Park
“Park is very clean and has the state has recently spent some money on the park fixing the roads, electric and the park overall.”
“November 1st week would be the right time to see beautiful fall colors and it has lake.”
“Calm water, a gentle breeze, and wildlife everywhere — ducks, a heron, and even a barred owl calling from the trees.”
Camped 2 nights in the Tall Timber camp, site 10. I've also camped many nights at sites 2 and 5 and always had a wonderful time. The sites are dispersed around a 1.5 mile loop trail. It's a shady, pretty campground with space for for good sized tents in many, a few smaller more cozy sites as well.
Spent the whole day here exploring and hiking and fishing. The primitive tent sites are awesome. About a 1.5 mile trail with 8 camp sites scattered along the way. I will definitely be coming here through the summer to camp and fish.
Calm and inviting spot of campers. Really loved the camping experience. If you have not booked a camping spot online, and decide to walk-in, you would have to setup the tent on the spot first. They cahrge $20 per night for camping. Has restrooms and shower area. Really loved the place. Also has a couple of lakes.
Beautiful trails and great fishing spots plenty of camping. It's definitely a gem not too many mushrooms here. (during my visit)
Trail conditions & character
“November 1st week would be the right time to see beautiful fall colors and it has lake.”
“There is a beach, plenty of hiking trails, fishing/boating areas, camping sites (both rustic and powered), central bathroom/shower, and only 5-10 minutes away from town.”
“The camp grounds are quiet and offer water and power supply for camper at each campsite.”
“There’s a public 2 lane boat launch with an awesome concession stand with burgers and hot dogs and ice cream sundaes.”
Plan your run at Moraine View State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance1.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitednr.illinois.gov
- Phone(309) 724-8032
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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