24 Acres of Recreational Land for Sale in Ottawa, Illinois

Attention wildlife enthusiasts. Discover this 24+/- deeded acre property located in LaSalle County, IL. Legal access to the property is through the I&M Canal. This 24 +/- acre parcel has significant waterfowl potential. Deer hunting also has strong potential as the area is well known for top-of-class whitetails. The property has shallow pools of water. The property is adjacent to Buffalo Rock State Park and the I&M Canal National Heritage Trail. Buffalo Rock State Park is a 298-acre park that offers bike trails, American bison, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, geocaching, hiking trails, baseball field, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, and a shelter. The I&M Canal National Historic Area borders the property with private access from the property directly onto the I&M Canal Trail. Many activities are allowed on the canal's 77+ miles of well-maintained trails. The I&M Canal offers many different experiences including boat trips, horseback riding, snowmobiling, biking, hiking, walking, canal towns, dining, and much more. Directly across the road is Starved Rock Yacht Club, Wide Waters Yacht Club, and Kayak Starved Rock. Just across the river is Starved Rock State Park, one of Illinois' most beautiful destinations and the #1 most visited state park in Illinois. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the park's 18 canyons featuring vertical walls of moss-covered stone formed by glacial meltwater that slice dramatically through tree-covered sandstone bluffs. More than 13 miles of trails allow access to waterfalls, season runoff or natural springs, sandstone overhangs, and spectacular overlooks. Recreational opportunities abound, from hiking to camping to fishing, boating, or hunting. Just a few miles further down the road is Matthiessen State Park which offers canyons, streams, prairie, and forest. Visitors can expect to see beautiful rock formations in addition to unusual and abundant vegetation and wildlife. All of this, along with park and picnic facilities, make Matthiessen State Park a popular choice for an outing.