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