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Hawthorn Park

6067 E Old Maple Ave

Hawthorn Park & JI Case Wetland Wildlife Refuge consists of 256.72 acres and total water area of 68.6 acres.

Inside Hawthorn Park is a wildlife observation shelter overlooking J I Case Wetland Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge's 50.3 acre lake attracts fisherman and migratory birds.

The campground, open May 1 - October 15, has 75 modern sites and 10 primitive sites.

Amenities

Lake
Campground
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Trails
Nature Area
Labyrinth
Archery Range
Fishing
Boating
Boat Launches
Rest Rooms

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