Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
State Natural Area · Illinois · Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Plan your visit
Know before you go
- Official site
- dnr.illinois.gov
- Managed by
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Getting there
What's here
Highlights: Cragg Cabin · Heidecke Lake
Activities & features: Hunting · Picnic Area · Trail · Visitor Center · Wildlife Viewing
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Sources: State agency · updated 2026-08-18