Jefferson County Park

Discover Jefferson County Park in Fairfield

Located on the southwest edge of Fairfield, Jefferson County Park is Jefferson County Conservation’s most widely used park. Originally 117 acres, Jefferson County Park has grown to become 227 acres through several land acquisitions over the years. Jefferson County Park contains seven miles of hiking and biking trails which wind through a diversity of landscapes including: timber, prairie, wetlands, prairie savannas, and ponds.

Jefferson County Park is a popular area for camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking and biking. The park has a twenty-four pad campground with electrical hookups (most with water access), two camping cabins, and a picnic area with three shelters and a gazebo. Approximately 7 miles of hiking and biking trails have been established in Jefferson County Park. The trails take you through a diversity of landscapes including timber, pine tree plantings, meadows and reestablished prairie. A 75-foot swinging bridge is featured on the trail connecting the picnic area with the campground. The park's trail system ties into Cedar View Trail which leads to the city of Libertyville. The Cedar View Trail connects to the Fairfield Loop Trail which encircles the entire city of Fairfield. The conservation office and the nature center, are also located in Jefferson County Park.

Jefferson County Park Web Page

Features Available at Various Facilities

• Campground
• Carry in/carry out refuse
• Dump station
• Electricity
• Fire ring
• Handicap Accessible
• Heating
• Microwave
• On-site resident host
• Pet Friendly
• Pets prohibited
• Picnic Table
• Pressurized water
• Refuse cans
• Restroom
• Shower facilities
• Table with chairs