Franklin Creek State Natural Area
The park entrance is 1.9 miles from Franklin Grove. Day-use fee: No entrance fee (beaches may charge day-use). Franklin Creek State Natural Area is a state park in Illinois.
Franklin Creek State Natural Area map
Franklin Creek State Natural Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Entry to Franklin Creek State Natural Area: No entrance fee (beaches may charge day-use).
- Franklin Creek State Natural Area is 1.9 miles from Franklin Grove.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Franklin Creek State Natural Area.
Before you go
Franklin Creek State Natural Area is 1.9 miles from Franklin Grove.
What to see
- Natural area / preserve Designation in agency park name
- Creek Named in agency park title
- State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- usgs.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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