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Morrison Rockwood State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 581 Google reviews · Running trail in Morrison, Illinois · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Morrison Rockwood 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.
Nearly 1,200 acres of green space with hiking & camping, plus boating & fishing on Lake Carlton.
What runners say about Morrison Rockwood State Park
“The park has lovely trails, a beautiful lake, and well-maintained campsites.”
“Beautiful park with large mature trees, lake, fishing piers, and 30 AMP electrical service.”
A beautiful and neat park with long trails. There is a large and clean camping area with very nice hosts. There is also a little restaurant where you may get some basic food including vanilla ice cream. The lake is pretty but not too big. Walking around it, I walked 22,000 steps and my wife's step count was 25,000.
Stunning state park in Morrison, Illinois. This time of the year is gorgeous 🌮🍂🏕️. Excellent spot for camping in northwest Illinois. Highly recommended for all walks of life. Close to i88 🛣️. Lake Carlton is a nice place to relax and appreciate nature.🐞🐝🦅🦆🐿️.
Loved hiking here and wish I was staying in the campground so I could kayak the lake. There’s a restaurant open till October 31st. Not a person on the trail with us and as you can see fall is really showing off right now
The park has lovely trails, a beautiful lake, and well-maintained campsites. We recommend it to anyone looking for a fun outdoor adventure!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park with large mature trees, lake, fishing piers, and 30 AMP electrical service.”
“I didn't realize it was such a busy spot and our dogs love people so it was fun to keep them at bay to say the least.”
Plan your run at Morrison Rockwood State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitednr.illinois.gov
- Phone(815) 772-4708
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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