State Park · Illinois

Rock Cut State Park

Location: Winnebago County, Illinois
Nearest town: 3.2 miles east of Machesney Park
Type: State Park

About Rock Cut State Park

Pierce Lake and Olson Lake sit within this park's 3,254 acres, giving it two distinct bodies of water inside a single boundary. The main entrance sits on Highway 173, a mile west of Interstate 90, connecting the grounds directly to that route.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Rock Cut State Park is in Winnebago County, Illinois, 3.2 miles east of Machesney Park. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.