Walnut Point State Park
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
513 acres2.9 mi of trail
Gray Squirrel to Twin Points TrailWhispering Pines TrailWoodpecker TrailObservatory Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Sargent Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Sargent Township
The biggest trail networks: Walnut Point State Park (2.9 mi), Walnut Point Wildlife Management Area (1.3 mi), Upper Embarras Woods Nature Preserve (0.6 mi). 1% of Sargent Township’s land is conserved, about 380 acres. 108 acres are parks and preserves, 305 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
1%
380 acres · of 46.9 sq mi of land
Trails
4.9 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
108 ac
305 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
19%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Walnut Point State Park, with 2.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Walnut Point Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
143 acres1.3 mi of trail
Observatory Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Upper Embarras Woods Nature Preserve
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
72 acres0.6 mi of trail
Whispering Pines Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
380 conserved acres
1% of Sargent Township’s land. Who manages Sargent Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation176 ac
Private owners156 ac
State natural resources87 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)43 ac
Other state land21 ac
Conservation Easement · 219 acPrivate Conservation · 156 acState Conservation Area · 87 acState Recreation Area · 21 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 116 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Embarras Woods Land and Water Reserve Private Conservation | Private owners | 106 | Closed |
| Hindsboro State Habitat Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 87 | Open |
| Embarras River - Camargo Private Conservation | Private owners | 51 | Restricted |
| Prairie Wind State Recreation Area | Other state land | 21 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Sargent Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Campgrounds in Sargent Township
Fox Squirrel CampgroundIn Walnut Point State Park · Illinois Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsGray Squirrel CampgroundIn Walnut Point State Park · Illinois Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsPlus 1 campground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
4 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 4.8 mi
Observatory Trail1.6 mi
Whispering Pines Trail1.5 mi
Gray Squirrel to Twin Points Trail1.1 mi
Woodpecker Trail0.6 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Sargent 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 | 14.3 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 35 | 40 | 52 | 64 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 84 | 79 | 67 | 52 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
February is the driest month (2.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Sargent Township →
Next door
Sargent Township and its neighbors
Sargent Township has the second most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Newman Township14 miSargent Township4.9 miEast Oakland Township2.5 miBowdre Township1.2 miEmbarrass Township0.8 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bowdre Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| East Oakland Township | under 1% | 0.1 | 40 | 65% | C+ |
| Newman Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Embarrass 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 Sargent Township
Where can I hike in Sargent Township?
The longest trail networks: Walnut Point State Park, 2.9 miles; Walnut Point Wildlife Management Area, 1.3 miles; Upper Embarras Woods Nature Preserve, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Sargent Township’s trails?
Walnut Point State Park and Walnut Point Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Sargent Township?
472 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Sargent Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 108 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Sargent 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 →