Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
1,613 acres0.6 mi of trail
County Road 1025 North
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
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Outdoors in Crook Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Crook Township
The biggest trail networks: Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area (0.6 mi). 7% of Crook Township’s land is conserved, about 1,623 acres. 1,633 acres are parks and preserves, 4,561 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
7%
1,623 acres · of 35.6 sq mi of land
Trails
6.5 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,633 ac
4,561 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
12%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
1 boat launch
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 Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,623 conserved acres
7% of Crook Township’s land. Who manages Crook Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,623 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,623 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 1,623 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Crook Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Crook Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Picnic areas in Crook Township
3 picnic areas without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
4 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
County Road 1700 East4.1 mi
County Road 1025 North0.4 mi
County Road 1325 North0.2 mi
County Road 1435 North0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Crook Township
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 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 41 | 46 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 85 | 88 | 87 | 81 | 70 | 56 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 88 °F). 5.1 inches fall in April, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 88 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Crook Township →
Next door
Crook Township and its neighbors
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Mayberry Township26 miTwigg Township14 miMill Shoals Township7.7 miCrook Township6.5 miEnfield Township5.0 miMcLeansboro Township3.9 miBeaver Creek Township2.5 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| McLeansboro Township | under 1% | 0.1 | 13 | 66% | C |
| Beaver Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mayberry Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Enfield Township | under 1% | 0.1 | 35 | 1% | C− |
| Twigg Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mill Shoals Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Crook Township
Where can I hike in Crook Township?
The longest trail networks: Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Crook Township’s trails?
Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Crook Township?
4,273 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Crook Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,633 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Crook Township 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 →