Kickapoo State Recreation Area & Middle Fork River, IL

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An angler fishing from the wooded shoreline at Kickapoo State Recreation Area
An angler fishing from the wooded shoreline at Kickapoo State Recreation Area — Photo by Stojak1, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
74°F
High: 74° | Low: 48°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KTIP
Observed at: 1:55 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 36%
This Afternoon:Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 3 mph.
Tonight:Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 3 mph.
Sunday:Sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 1 to 6 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 65°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (6 mph).

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for biking. Comfortable temperature (high near 65°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for biking. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (6 mph).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 65°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (6 mph).

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  89 /100

Ideal conditions for paddling. Comfortable temperature (high near 65°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for paddling. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (6 mph).

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 65°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for fishing. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (6 mph).

About Kickapoo State Recreation Area & Middle Fork River

The park ponds and trails, 184-site campground and official middle fork concession reach create different weather decisions within one practical trip.

Planning an Outing

Begin with river gauge, four-foot boating closure, current, rain-triggered bike closures, low-water crossings, storms and winter roads. Check the exact facility notice before committing to this a reclaimed-mine park and scenic river.

Weather Tips

  • Within a reclaimed-mine park and scenic river, honor posted wet-trail closures and keep bicycles off hiking-only routes.
  • Before camping at a reclaimed-mine park and scenic river, confirm loops, water service and gate hours with the managing agency.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Kickapoo
  • Middle Fork River
  • Sportsman’s Lake
  • Oakwood
  • Kickapoo Adventures
  • Vermilion County

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Move to shore or a short protected trail when wind, waves, flow or access is unsuitable; otherwise, replace natural-surface riding with a paved route when trails are closed.

7-Day Forecast

☀
74°F
High: 74° | Low: 48°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KTIP
Observed at: 1:55 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 36%
Sat ⛅
74° 48°
0%
Sun ☀
74° 49°
2%
Mon ⛅
77° 53°
0%
Tue ☀
79° 63°
0%
Wed ⛈
77° 65°
49%
Thu ⛈
76° 62°
63%
Fri 🌧
72° 57°
51%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

74° Sat 74° Sun 77° Mon 79° Tue 77° Wed 76° Thu 72° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

48° Sat 49° Sun 53° Mon 63° Tue 65° Wed 62° Thu 57° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sat 100 Sun 85 Mon 75 Tue 17 Wed 19 Thu 95 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 6:02 pm CDT

Weather by Season

Winter

Freeze-thaw cycles leave shaded parts of this a reclaimed-mine park and scenic river icy while exposed ground softens; verify roads and gates after storms.

Spring

Basin-wide rain can raise water and move debris through this a reclaimed-mine park and scenic river; low access may remain closed after the crest.

Summer

Afternoon wind and lightning can end a water window on this a reclaimed-mine park and scenic river; warm water may also bring advisories.

Fall

Cold water arrives before winter air on this a reclaimed-mine park and scenic river; stronger fronts shorten launch windows and seasonal facilities reduce hours.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: This local planning area has an annual average temperature about 52–55°F, receives roughly 38–43 inches of precipitation and records commonly 15–25 inches.
  • Wettest season: Spring and early summer.
  • Driest season: Late summer and early fall.
  • Annual average temperature: About 52–55°f.
  • Annual snowfall: Commonly 15–25 inches.