Twist Road bridge over Franklin Creek, Franklin Creek State Natural Area, Lee County, Illinois.
Twist Road bridge over Franklin Creek, Franklin Creek State Natural Area, Lee County, Illinois. Prburley · CC BY 4.0

Franklin Creek State Natural Area

State Natural Area · Illinois · Illinois Department of Natural Resources

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Hiking · Horseback Riding

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Things to do

Highlights: Grist Mill

Activities & features: Fishing · Hunting · Natural Feature · Picnic Area · Store · Winter Recreation

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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency · updated 2026-09-12