Lowden State Park
About
Lowden State Park is a 204-acre state park in Illinois, about 1.4 miles from the town of Oregon. The park holds three campgrounds, making it a practical base for overnight stays in the area. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 73°F with lows near 49°F in May to highs around 77°F with lows near 51°F in September, while July highs reach about 85°F. Several hiking spots sit within a short drive, including Forest Ridge about 3.8 miles away and Heather Valley and Wildlife Viewing at about 4 miles. For paddling, Pine Creek is about 7.3 miles from the park.
Park size
204 acres
Inside this park
Campgrounds
Location
Lowden State Park
Illinois
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–85°F and lows of 38–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Polo 5nw, IL weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan30° high13° low
- Feb35° high17° low
- Mar48° high28° low
- Apr61° high38° low
- May73° high49° low
- Jun82° high59° low
- Jul85° high62° low
- Aug83° high59° low
- Sep77° high51° low
- Oct64° high40° low
- Nov48° high29° low
- Dec35° high19° low
Nearby
- Forest RidgeHiking3.8 mi
- Heather ValleyHiking4 mi
- Wildlife ViewingHiking4 mi
- Timber EdgeHiking4.2 mi
- Pine CreekCanoeing7.3 mi
- Big Jump PrairieHiking7.7 mi
- Mill CreekCanoeing9.2 mi
- Stone Barn SavannaHiking9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
