Morrison-Rockwood State Park To Be Closed To Visitors June 23-24

Public access and camping will be unavailable while park staff treat invasive vegetation at Carlton Lake.

Submitted by Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Jun 16, 2026 9:20 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Morrison-Rockwood State Park in Whiteside County will be closed to the public June 23-24, 2026 while staff apply aquatic herbicide treatment at Carlton Lake.

The treatment will focus on eliminating invasive vegetation and will improve water recreation for anglers, boaters and kayakers. Removing invasive species will improve fish habitat and increase lake access for bank fishing.

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Public access to the park will be restricted during this time, and camping will not be available. For additional information please contact the site office at 815-772-4708.

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Morrison-Rockwood State Park is located at 18750 Lake Road in Morrison. The park attracts more than 400,000 visitors annually for activities such as boating, fishing, hunting, hiking and horseback riding.

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