Agencies
Services
- Trail hours 7am to Sunset
- Open yearly April 1 – August 31
NOTICE:
December 1st – April 1st the West entrance of the park closes for winter.
Equestrian Trail
The Youth Area Campground is currently closed.
A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name of Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Majestic oaks and prairie grasslands provide a panorama of natural beauty to park visitors. The Fox River runs through this picturesque area, which is also home to several small manmade lakes. A natural prairie restoration project gives visitors a feeling of the original landscape with native wildflowers, songbirds, waterfowl and upland game. Picnicking, fishing and hiking are popular pastimes in summer, with ice fishing, sledding, ice skating and cross-country ski trails available for the winter sports lover. For relaxing, exercising or just enjoying nature, Silver Springs is the perfect getaway location.
Northeastern Illinois
13608 Fox Road
Yorkville
60560
41.626
-88.518
