Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

About Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Welcome to Midewin! As the largest public open space in northeastern Illinois, Midewin offers experiences of vastness and solitude unavailable elsewhere. The goal of recreation management at Midewin is to provide opportunities for long distance trails without interruption by public roads, and opportunities to experience prairie ecosystems and view grassland wildlife. Development of recreation trails and features at Midewin is an on-going process. There are many miles of trails available at Midewin for hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. Nonmotorized recreational activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also welcome in the winter when there is enough snow on the ground. To view activies available by location please click Find An Area in the box to the right. To view each activity specifically click the desired activity to the left. Fall Color Information Camping There are no overnight camping facilities at Midewin. Nearby campgrounds are located at: Enchanted Shores RV Park & Campground Forest Preserve District of Will County KOA

Plan Your Visit to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Heading to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)