By entering Crawford County Forest Preserve you agree to abide by the Park Policies as listed below:

• Park hours are 7 am - 9 pm March 1 thru October 15 and 7 am - 6 pm October 16 thru February 28/29. Campgrounds are open May 1 - October 15.

• Alcohol is not permitted on park property.

• Firearms and fireworks are not permitted on park property. This includes BB guns, air guns and spear guns.

• State law requires fishing licenses. (See Illinois Department of Natural Resources for updated requirements.) No trout lines, bush lines, or jug fishing are permitted. No Culling fish on a stringer. Fishing limits are based on 24 hour period. Local fish size and catch limits are enforced

• Place all trash in receptacles.

• Vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas.

• Children must be supervised at all times.

• Solicitation of any kind is prohibited on park property.

• Pets are welcome; however, they must not be left unattended. They must be kept on a leash and not tied to a tree. Pick up and properly dispose of all fecal matter.

• Fires are permitted only in grills or designated areas. All fires must be extinguished prior to leaving the site.

• No trees, plants, wild animals or birds are to be disturbed. Mushroom, persimmons, walnuts, and wild berries may be collected. Digging for plants such as ginseng, yellow root or any other plant material is not allowed.

• Picnic tables may not be moved from the shelters or designated locations.

• NO boating or swimming is allowed.

• Playground equipment must be used as designed. Climbing on the outside of equipment or using the equipment for a purpose other than it was designed may result in a serious injury and ultimately in the removal of that piece of equipment. Young children should never be left at the playground unsupervised.

• NO motorized vehicles of any type are allowed on walk paths.

• The Crawford County Forest Preserve is not responsible for any items lost or stolen while visiting the park. Do not leave vehicles unlocked or personal items out in the open.