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Welcome to the official website of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District.

The CCFPD is a local, property tax-supported government agency charged with the stewardship of five forest preserves covering 3,858 acres in Champaign County, Illinois.

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Unsure of where to begin? Start with some of our most popular features: Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden, Lake of the Woods Golf Course, Environmental Education Center, Early American Museum

Lake of the Woods Covered BridgeLake of the Woods is a popular site located in a rolling wooded area near Mahomet, Illinois. This beautiful park occupies almost 900 acres along the corridor of the Sangamon River.

Middle Fork PreserveMiddle Fork River Forest Preserve contains 1,600 acres of land rich in hiking and nature trails. Middle Fork contains one of the region's premier Waterfowl Management Areas, and it's also home to a favorite camping area, the Harry L. Swartz Campground.

Fishing at Homer LakeWildlife and natural beauty abound in the 828 acres at Homer Lake Forest Preserve near Homer, Illinois.

River Bend Forest PreserveThe beautiful 275-acre River Bend Forest Preserve contains approximately 130 acres of clear water in two lakes and 2.5 miles of forest along the Sangamon River.

One of the large trees at Sangamon River Forest PreserveChampaign County's newest facility, the 160-acre Sangamon River Forest Preserve located approximately two miles south of Fisher, is open!