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Fog on Rock River

Driving Directions to Better Place Forests Rock River

If you’re reading this, you’re likely preparing to visit the Rock River Forest. In this post, we’ll explain how to get to the forest and share our local recommendations.

Please save these directions before heading to the forest as cell phone service may be unreliable.

Forest Address

1950 N River Rd, Oregon, IL 61061

We recommend using Google Maps (not Apple Maps or Waze) to get to the forest. Below is the link to the exact forest location.

Better Place Forests Rock River (Google Maps)

Important Tips

  • The forest is incredibly peaceful, but cell phone service can be unreliable.
  • We recommend wearing sneakers or hiking boots and bringing a jacket. We have walking sticks, hand-warmers, and umbrellas in case the weather takes a turn for the worse.
  • Please save these directions as service on the way to the forest may be unreliable.

Contact Information

If you have questions leading up to your tour, you can reach our team directly at:

Phone/Text: 628-237-3922

Email: care@betterplaceforests.org

We look forward to seeing you in the forest soon!

All forest visits require a reservation. If you haven’t made one yet, please reach out to our support team to schedule yours today.

 

Helpful Links

Things to Do and Places to Stay in Rock River
Your Upcoming Forest Memorial in Rock Rover

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