Castle Rock State Park: This park offers fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking, and hunting. A sandstone bluff, adjacent to the river, has given the park its name. Located three miles south of Oregon, Illinois on Highway 2.
Lowden State Park: One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River. This park offer fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking. One attraction is a 50-foot statue, a tribute to Native Americans.