Blackwell Forest Preserve

Butterfield Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555, USA

Address:	Butterfield Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555, USA
Phone:	+1 630-933-7200
Site:	dupageforest.com
Rating:	4.6

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Getting to the place was not as easy as we had hoped; for some reason the address is not posted accurately online and the GPS took us there in a roundabout manner. We enjoyed walking to the top of a hill there and then coming down :-) There are a lot of ducks there and consequently a lot of excrement which has not been cleaned up in awhile. Some of the places are hard to find via the map, and some of the places require you to walk on crushed graveled roads next to the road that vehicles are driving on which did not seem safe. The Egret trail was nice to walk, however it was hard to find (it leads down from the family campground site) and was murky / muddy when we went (in November). This place may be different / better in summer though.

Sabina Kajtezovic

Great for biking, fishing, picnicking. Gravel trails are well maintained with just enough up and down to make it interesting bike ride - full loop is about 8 miles, but there are plenty of stops along the way and part of the trail is by like, part in the woods. This place is just under an hour from Chicago. There is no entry fee, but the facilities are well maintained. This place is also about 2 miles away from Two Brothers brewery, which is nice place to have a lunch and a pint, after a healthy bike ride :)

Andrew Driscoll

Very good game fishing, if you know what you are doing. They also have boat, canoe and kayak rentals. Beautiful place with good running and biking trails. Many nice pavilion areas, and there is overnight camping, too. There is also a big hill good for hiking and sledding/tobogganing in the winter. Gorgeous colors in the fall.

L. Royster

This is my local forest preserve for fishing or an exercise walk. I love going to Blackwell for the spring and fall trout seasons. I also ride my bike from there to other parks. You can also do archery, canoe, toboggan, and picnic there. Blackwell has plenty of parking and a store where you can buy bait and snacks.

Steven Shaw

We loved this forest preserve. There were nice trails, lakes and beautiful scenery. You can rent kayaks there as well. They have a really nice archery range which was an unexpected surprise. My family had a relaxing and peaceful picnic and its the perfect place to unwind

Mike Cahill

Great place to camp. Once in you dont even realize you are in the city. In August the lakes were nearly impossible to fish from the shore line because of over growth. They also lock the gates real early so any guests have to get out by 9pm. Great time and much to do.

Stephanie Jackson

They have an EXCELLENT archery area here. Free, easy to get to and extremely well maintained with beginner range, range up to 90yds, and one with targets set back into the woods. The whole area is beautiful around several lakes and trails. Well worth the drive!

Saurabh Kumar

Oh this is our favorite local getaway. We like to show this off to it guests! Pro tip: this is excellent fit fall colors! We have been to other places such as devils state park and Wisconsin, but this is a superb place to view colors in the neighborhood itself.

Danielle Martinez

Beautiful views. Great for family or just someone trying to go for a stroll. There is a hill to either try and get fit by going up a few times or to reach the top with that special someone and see who can count the most water towers.

William Steele

Its a large Forest Preserve but because the marsh increases the mosquito population and there isnt much shade, I think it would make better bike riding than hiking. Several informational plaques and scenic points throughout the park.

Rory Vavra

love the campsites, really cool to take my little ones out camping without going too far from home. As they get older we will be camping farther and farther away from home...LOL. beautiful lake. They have kayak and boat rentals.

Devraj Bhanot

Has everything you need from a quick and lazy family (or work) gatherings. Affordable boating options (though there is always wait), multiple picnic areas / shelters, walking trails, fishing and even a small hill for snow slides

Lile Soliunas

There are lots of different things to do here, along with different trails. Its beautiful. Depending on where you want to go, you might have to drive for a little within the park. The map also isnt very clear.

ThothHeart Maat

Its a really nice campground. It looks like youre deep in the forest. Plots are all slightly different but mostly a drive space and a large tent area and a picnic table and fire ring. Also electricity.

Jacob Groveau

There is a giant hill here and I tried sprinting up it one time to see what kind of shape I was in and I regretted it so much but it was nice getting to the top even though I almost passed out.

Robert matheny

It is an excellent forest preserve. With a large mound to watch the Sun sets and climb for exercise nice size pond with rental boats to fish and plenty of walking paths to view Mother Nature

Clay Hamm

If you like outdoor activities youll like Blackwell. This is an old quarry that has been turned into a beautiful lake and natural area. Great for fishing, boating, walking, pictures

thecattylady

Nice Forest preserve, not usually crowded. Small lake where you can bring your own kayaks or rowboats or rent one. Theres also some campsites that are available on the weekend.

Tami Kiegerl

This place is absolutely amazing! A must see place to visit, they have camping, tubing fishing, boating, boat rentals and lots of trails not to mention all the picnic areas!

Bill Gibson

We went fishing here and launched our boat. Its a nice place, clean, quiet, but didnt catch much! But thats pretty much anywhere I go so maybe its me!

Gunnar Seilheimer

Awesome paths and great scenery. Wildlife can be seen sometimes and its an amazing time to interact with nature or just have a nice walk with a friend

Emily Fuger

Surprisingly expansive for the area. Lovely views of the lake. Many nice reservable shelters. Even a leisurely drive through the park is nice.

Alex G R

It’s a great place for fishing and camping. They have place for games and parking spots are there in multiple places within the reserve.

Pete Heine

very nice preserve with great bike paths, a lake big enough for kayaking or canoeing, an archery range, and an off-leash dog park.

Joshua M

Nice park, boat rentals, fishing, and plenty of picnic tables and covered shelters for group events. Also a public camp ground

Ryan VanKampen

Great place to send time in the outdoors. Many miles of trails. One of the last few spots in the area with crushed limestone.

Josh Tischler

Every part is so beautiful. The hill is perfect for watching the sunset and the views of the lake from inside are unmatched.