Cave In Rock State Park
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
9 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Cave-In-Rock
15% of Cave-In-Rock’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 15% of Cave-In-Rock’s land is conserved, about 37 acres. 37 acres are parks and preserves, 177 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
15%
37 acres · of 0.4 sq mi of land
Trails
0.4 mi
1.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
37 ac
177 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.5 mi
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Cave In Rock State Park, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
37 conserved acres
15% of Cave-In-Rock’s land. Water is left out: Cave-In-Rock has 0.4 square miles of land and 0.0 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Cave-In-Rock’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources37 ac
State Park · 37 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave-In-Rock State Park State Park | State natural resources | 37 | Open |
Things to do
5 places to go in Cave-In-Rock
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Cave-In-Rock
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Cave-In-Rock
Cave In Rock Boat Launch
DirectionsPlus 2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Cave-In-Rock
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Biking & sports
0.5 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.5 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Cave-In-RockSite · listed 1998
About itWhen to get out
June is the best month for walking in Cave-In-Rock
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 43 | 48 | 57 | 69 | 77 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 71 | 57 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
August is the driest month (3.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 4.9 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Cave-In-Rock →
Questions about parks and trails in Cave-In-Rock
Where can I hike in Cave-In-Rock?
The longest trail networks: Cave In Rock State Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Cave-In-Rock’s trails?
Cave In Rock State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Cave-In-Rock?
0.5 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.5 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Cave-In-Rock?
29,367 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Cave-In-Rock or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 37 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Cave-In-Rock neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →