Sand Ridge State Forest
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
4,841 acres30.1 mi of trail
Red Diamond Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Quiver Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Quiver Township
The biggest trail networks: Sand Ridge State Forest (30.1 mi). 37% of Quiver Township’s land is conserved, about 10,017 acres. 4,820 acres are parks and preserves, 6,996 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
37%
10,017 acres · of 42.5 sq mi of land
Trails
41 mi
1.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
4,820 ac
6,996 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
62%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Sand Ridge State Forest, with 30.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
4,769 acres
Dogs on leash
Directionsto Chautauqua National Wildlife RefugeWebsite ↗
Jack Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery
Nature preserve
121 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
10,017 conserved acres
37% of Quiver Township’s land. Water is left out: Quiver Township has 42.5 square miles of land and 9.5 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Quiver Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service9,540 ac
State natural resources5,244 ac
State conservation99 ac
National Wildlife Refuge · 9,540 acState Conservation Area · 4,879 acState Resource Management Area · 237 acState Other or Unknown · 127 acConservation Easement · 99 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 9,540 | Restricted |
| Sand Ridge State Forest State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 4,879 | Open |
| Mason State Tree Nursery NC State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 237 | Open |
| Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery State Other or Unknown | State natural resources | 127 | Open |
Things to do
10 places to go in Quiver Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Campgrounds in Quiver Township
Back Country 10In Sand Ridge State Forest
DirectionsBack Country 11In Sand Ridge State Forest
DirectionsBack Country 12In Sand Ridge State Forest
DirectionsBack Country 4In Sand Ridge State Forest
DirectionsBack Country 5In Sand Ridge State Forest
DirectionsBack Country 6In Sand Ridge State Forest
DirectionsBack Country 7In Sand Ridge State Forest
DirectionsBack Country 8In Sand Ridge State Forest
Directions2 more campgrounds
Back Country 9In Sand Ridge State Forest
DirectionsPine Camp
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 8.6 miUnpaved · 28.8 mi
Red Diamond Trail5.5 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Tennis
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Quiver 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 39 | 52 | 65 | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 66 | 52 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.8 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Quiver Township →
Next door
Quiver Township and its neighbors
Quiver Township has the most mapped trails of the 7 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Quiver Township41 miManito Township9.9 miForest City Township9.0 miHavana Township3.9 miSpring Lake Township1.7 miLiverpool Township1.5 miWaterford Township1.1 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiver Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Havana Township | 1% | 0.1 | 17 | 65% | C+ |
| Liverpool Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Waterford Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Spring Lake Township | 6% | under 0.1 | 1,228 | 47% | B |
| Forest City Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Manito Township | 9% | 0.2 | 685 | 9% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Quiver Township
Where can I hike in Quiver Township?
The longest trail networks: Sand Ridge State Forest, 30.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Quiver Township’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Quiver Township?
22,639 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Quiver Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,187 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Quiver 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 →