Rock Cut State Park
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Rock Cut State Park is a state park of the U.S. state of Illinois. Located near Rockford, it covers 3,092 acres (12.5 kmĀ²), enveloping Pierce Lake and Olson Lake. Rock Cut Park's main entrance is located on Highway 173, 1 mile west of Interstate 90.
Rock Cut's main lake, Pierce Lake, is a man-made lake and is stocked with many species of fish. Rock Cut also has numerous camps sites, as well as many miles of hiking and bike paths.
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