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Nippersink Forest Preserve

Round Lake, Illinois

Welcome to Nippersink Forest Preserve located near Round Lake, Illinois.

Preserve History: This is one of the newer preserves in Lake County with the first tracts being purchased in 2002. The two man-made lakes were created in 1965 and total 13 acres in size.

Wildlife: The wetlands and oak-hickory woodlands of Nippersink Forest Preserve help protect the home of numerous plant and animal species including some listed as threatened or endangered. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors Nippersink Forest Preserve boasts over two miles of multipurpose trails, an overlook, five picnic shelters, and much more. Come on out and explore.

The field is a great place for kite-flying on windy days.

320.00 acresabout 240 football fields
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Acreage320.00
Managed byLake County
Address900 West Belvidere Road, Round Lake, IL 60073
Coordinates42.341417, -88.106318
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