Big River State Forest

Infobox_protected_area | name = Big River State Forest, Illinois, USA
iucn_category = VI


caption = Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Sand Ridge State Forest
locator_x = 65
locator_y = 105
location = Henderson County, Illinois, USA
nearest_city = Keithsburg, Illinois
lat_degrees = 41
lat_minutes = 00
lat_seconds = 37
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 90
long_minutes = 54
long_seconds = 45
long_direction = W
area = 2,900 acres (11.74 km²)
established = 1925
visitation_num =
visitation_year =
governing_body = Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Big River State Forest is a conservation area on 2,900 acres (11.74 km²) in Henderson County, Illinois, United States. The land was first acquired in 1925 as only a 200 acres (0.81 km²) refuge, but subsequent land purchases raised the total to 2,900 acres (11.74 km²).

External links

* [http://dnr.state.il.us/Lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/BIGRIVER.HTM DNR Big River State Forest site]