Buffalo Park Forest Preserve - Camp near Algonquin, Illinois
Algonquin,Illinois
42.1482470065, -88.29129699944
1.2 miles S of Algonquin, Illinois
GPS: 42°8'53.7"N 88°17'28.7"W
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State: Illinois

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Buffalo Park Forest Preserve is a beautiful, wooded area along a three-quarter mile stretch of Fox River shoreline. The preserve was aquired in the 1980s, after decades of use as a private camp/recreation area. The District initially offered a campground at the site as well, but after numerous devastating flood events, the campground infrastructure was removed. In its place are picnic areas, a loop trail, access to fishing, several parking areas and restrooms.

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  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
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From Algonquin, Illinois

  1. Head southeast on Washington St toward S Main St (66 ft)
  2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Main St (0.1 mi)
  3. Turn left onto State Rte 31 S/S Main St
    Continue to follow State Rte 31 S
    (0.8 mi)
  4. Turn left toward Arbor Ln (351 ft)
  5. Turn right onto Arbor Ln (0.4 mi)
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Located at 1 Alan Dr. Algonquin, IL

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