Get outdoors in Mercer County
Visitors and locals enjoy motorsports, kayaking, disc golf, and other fun outdoor activities. Take a look and find your next adventure!
Recreation
Come have some fun in MerCo! Whether you’re learning something new or doing you’re favorite activity, Mercer County is a great place to come and experience.
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![Disc golf sports equipment outside in the grass.]()
Disc Golf - Keithsburg
Come out to the Keithsburg, Illinois disc golf course! This large spanned area is great to come and experience.
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![Sunsets at the Fyre Lake Gold course with light fog.]()
Fyre Lake Golf Club
“Fyre Lake Golf Club is a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into somewhere truly special.”
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Keithsburg Kayak Company
Head down to Keithsburg for some time in nature! Keithsburg Kayak Company provides kayak rentals and guided Edwards River tours.
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Mercer County Motorsports
Come out to the trails to ride your SXS, ATV, or dirt bikes at MC Motorspots! They also offer primitive camping.
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![Dirt bike riding at Sandy Oak’s Dirt Bike Track]()
Sandy Oak’s Dirt Bike Track
Sandy Oaks was home to the 1977 AMA 125CC National Motorcross and featured in RacerX Illustrated.
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![Racing takes places at Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway.]()
Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway
Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway is your go to for dirt track racing, go-kart racing and classes with plenty of room for racers and spectators.
Nature
Come and enjoy the nature in Mercer County. From lakes, the sunflower fields, and even rivers; MerCo offers beautiful scenery.
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![The bandshell with green trees and bushes surrounding the area.]()
Central Park
Come walk Central Park in Historic Downtown Aledo and make your way to the shops and restaurants close by.
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![Leaves changing at The Lake of Matherville.]()
Lake of Matherville
Come walk the lake, or purchase a Sportsman’s Pass to participate in activities such as fish, boating, or kayaking.
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![New Boston Waterfront on a cloudy day.]()
New Boston Waterfront
Take in the view of the Mississippi River in New Boston, Illinois! A perfect place to take some photos and spend some quality time.
