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Cockrell Hollow

Illinois

About

Cockrell Hollow is a boat launch in Illinois, about 1.2 miles from the town of Batchtown. It serves as a put-in for getting on the water in this corner of the state. The most comfortable stretch for a trip is late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run highs around 75°F in May and 79°F in September, with lows in the 50s. Paddlers looking for more water have several options close by. Sandy Chute is about 2 miles away and Sandy Creek about 6 miles, while the Cuivre River and Bobs Creek lie within roughly 9 miles. Wildlife Haven Trail, about 10 miles off, offers a hike on dry land.

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Location

Batchtown

Illinois

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–83°F and lows of 43–62°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Elsberry 1 S, MO weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan38° high20° low
  2. Feb43° high23° low
  3. Mar55° high33° low
  4. Apr67° high43° low
  5. May75° high53° low
  6. Jun83° high62° low
  7. Jul87° high66° low
  8. Aug85° high64° low
  9. Sep79° high56° low
  10. Oct67° high44° low
  11. Nov54° high33° low
  12. Dec41° high24° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Batchtown, Illinois · 1.2 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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