Kishwaukee Headwaters Conservation Area, Woodstock, IL

Kishwaukee Headwaters Conservation Area spans 537 acres of glacial landscape in northern Woodstock, IL, offering residents direct access to more than four miles of maintained trails. The property features a 1.3-mile paved path suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling, alongside additional natural-surface loops that traverse prairie and woodland. A fishing pond stocked with largemouth bass and bluegill sits near the parking area, while the Kishwaukee River headwaters provide opportunities for paddling during higher water levels. The site includes restrooms, picnic shelters with grills, and designated parking for both vehicles and horse trailers. Open fields support seasonal hunting under controlled permits, and the adjacent McHenry County Prairie Path connects riders to a broader regional trail network. The conservation area lies within a short drive of Woodstock’s downtown square and Route 47 commercial corridor, placing groceries, dining, and commuter rail service within minutes of nearby neighborhoods.

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City Woodstock

State Illinois

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Taxes $9,529

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