Pretty trails. I highly recommend downloading the all trails app when hiking here. The trails were…read morenot marked that well. Plenty of parking and various picnic tables around as well.

Growing up not far from the Starved Rock State Park I'm a bit spoiled when it comes to gorgeous…read moreparks but Castle Rock is nice if you are in the area. The lookout portion is on the side closer to the river and there are some paths & picnic areas there. Across the road is the rest of the park with several prairie and some wooded walking/hiking paths and several picnic areas both with and without shelters. There is a restroom in each of the picnic areas. There was a sand volleyball court and small baseball diamond there as well when we visited. The paths aren't too rugged in my opinion but the stairs up to the lookout point on the river could be challenging for some.

Our family has been camping at White Pines for well over a decade. We enjoy it because it is clean,…read morequiet, and the camping sites are a good size and the hiking trails are fun. The only thing preventing me from giving five stars is that, during my last visit last weekend, it was obvious the pit toilets were not being cleaned/maintained well. I've used worse, but this was not up to par from my past experiences. I hope this was the exception and not how they are being kept now. Hoping to be back in 2024!

Friends had their nearby destination wedding here, it was lovely. Plenty of space, gorgeous…read moreoutdoors experiences, and the lodge was really beautiful. Camping experience was decent. Many guests camped in a reserved area, and some had cabins. I heard the bathrooms were not that great, but the space itself was nice. The wedding was held a bit down the road from the campgrounds in a lovely canyon. VERY beautiful! The reception was held at the lodge and served buffet style. The prime rib was the spotlight. It's a very quaint spot for weddings. The staff was very friendly and accommodating 6 stars to the staff! The day after the wedding, the lodge has a brunch buffet. The food is decent, but it's pretty pricey. I probably would not personally revisit it just based on the price for what you get, but it's understandable since it's the only dining option nearby as far as I could tell. I would love to visit this spot again for hiking and biking. A nice little getaway in the middle of nowhere Illinois.

Team Outsider has really got it right this time. They have a great team that is doing wonderful…read morethings with Lake Louise. Dustin, Michelle and Noel are all very personable and they make weekends so fun. It just keeps getting better.

This is our 2 season as seasonal campers at Lake Louise. It's also the second season without a…read moreworking pool and little to no communication as to the issue with the pool or when it will be fixed; really fixed. When we first decided to become seasonal at LL we were told by the park manager that bathrooms were one of the top items to be renovated. Unfortunately renovated and working are two different things. There is no activity director therefore activities are regularly cancelled at last minute or moved with no notice. The store in site does not sell things you would expect to find at a campground store ie camping essentials but that's ok but it's really hot or miss as to when the store is open. Good luck finding the operating hours and if you do find them, even better luck finding the store operational during those times. As a seasonal camper with your credit card on file, you will be charged for pump outs that are not listed in your contract and are supposed to be included in your yearly fee. No wxplaination will be given to you as to why you were charged this year but not last year. Any campers who do speak up about issues with the campground or management are threatened with being kicked out or retaliated against. Team Outsider is who owns the campground. You will never see them post about Lake Louise like they do their other properties because for some reason they don't care about this one. The co-owners of Team Outsuder, Cody Sauer and Josh Weissenstein have been reached out to multiple times by campers to voice their concerns about the state of LL only to have both Josh & Cody turn a blind eye and a deaf ear. I would recommend not doing business with Lake Louise or ANY campgrounds owned by Team Outsider FKA Land Lease America.

I have been coming to this park since I was a kid and the growth I have seen in the last 5 years is…read moreincredible. More animals, more events, upgraded facilities. I would highly recommend this park for anyone who wants to hike, enjoy a beautiful playground, see some adorable animals or ride horses.

Obviously this is one of those things that is way better in one's childhood memory than in current…read morereality. I remember walking through the covered bridge over to the children's farm and petting all sorts of animals and riding ponies. We took my 18 month old son today, and found about 4 barns with their windows and doors closed and locked. There was one duck that ventured out of a barn into a fenced area and looked at us. There was one sad horse behind a fence that had an oozing wound on it's leg. There were no employees anywhere in sight. I read on their website that pony rides are only available on Saturdays, and that's fine, but we won't be back. The only reason I gave them 1 star was because they did have one of the largest playgrounds in the area that is good for kids of all sizes, and my son did have a really good time there. Good thing he isn't old enough to be disappointed in what this place has become.

Very well run and family managed 1/4 mile dragstrip. When there, either as a spectator or…read moreparticipant, there is an FM radio station, namely 88.5, where you can hear, in real time, everything that comes over the PA system. Hey - the price is right: $15.00 for a spectator and $30.00 to race.

One of the best racetracks around. Super friendly people that run that place. Good racing and…read morealways a great time

Although there was nothing but a parking lot and a small patch of land. It was pretty nice to set…read moreup our camping chairs and just chill in a safe area with out pets. I would recommend this as a nice area for dog owners.

Six dedicated pickleball courts with fencing between each court. It is mostly an open field, so no…read morenatural wind barriers or shade. No restroom on site. Plenty of parking and a water fountain on site. Bring your own paddles, balls, and chairs.

Got the girls together for a mini road trip; Rochelle, Il here we come. Traffic wasn't too bad, but…read morethat one wrong turn added an extra twenty minutes. Good company and great weather for a jump, so no worries. Check in was a breeze; there were so MANY waivers to sign then a quick safety video to watch. Listen for your name to be called over the speakers then meet up in the hanger for rules and harness strapping. If you paid for the photo/video package, get ready for your interview. I signed up to jump 9,000 feet but was told that jump was for babies. 14,000 feet would feel like I really did something. Of course, I am giving a look like "this is my first time". But, I smiled and paid an extra 50$ to do a REAL jump. Up in the air we reviewed the training from the hanger. No time to be scared because everything happened so fast. The view is amazing; jumping through the clouds was priceless. I had an amazing coach; Nate. Ask for him. He's got jokes too. Afterwards, we were starving! They give you FREE beer or wine after your jump. It's a celebration, trust me, if you jump, you earned it. The food was amazing. Looking forward to my next jump.

This was truly one of the best experiences of my life! Stephen was very experienced and…read moreknowledgeable, I can't wait to come again!