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A campground at Sand Ridge State Forest, a pet-friendly natural space in Forest City, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Butterflies feed on milkweed at Sand Ridge State Forest, a dog-friendly natural space in Forest City, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
A fern in the woodland of dog-friendly Sand Ridge State Forest in Forest City, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
A campground at Sand Ridge State Forest, a pet-friendly natural space in Forest City, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Butterflies feed on milkweed at Sand Ridge State Forest, a dog-friendly natural space in Forest City, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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A fern in the woodland of dog-friendly Sand Ridge State Forest in Forest City, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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A campground at Sand Ridge State Forest, a pet-friendly natural space in Forest City, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Butterflies feed on milkweed at Sand Ridge State Forest, a dog-friendly natural space in Forest City, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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A fern in the woodland of dog-friendly Sand Ridge State Forest in Forest City, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Sand Ridge State Forest

Leashed dogs are welcome at Sand Ridge State Forest in Forest City and Topeka, IL. This 7,200-acre pet-friendly forest is the largest state forest in Illinois and is an island in a sea of agriculture. This park is paradise for dogs who love to explore, with 44 miles of marked trails, that vary in length from 1.5 miles to 15 miles, and 120 miles of fire lanes that can double as hiking trails. Visit Website

Or call (309) 597-2212 or email dnr.r4parks@illinois.gov for more information.

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