Gebhard Woods State Park is a scenic 30-acre state park located in Morris, Illinois. It was dedicated as an Illinois state park in 1934, offering visitors a tranquil retreat into nature with its lush woodlands and the picturesque Nettle Creek flowing through it.

The main feature of Gebhard Woods is the historic I&M Canal Trail that runs directly through it; this trail attracts hikers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts for its easy access to natural beauty and regional history. The towpath once used by mules pulling canal boats now serves as a gentle path for recreation.

Facilities within the park include picnic areas equipped with tables and grills perfect for family outings or group gatherings. Fishing opportunities abound along Nettle Creek where anglarians can try their luck catching smallmouth bass among other species. Despite being one of Illinois' smaller state parks, Gebhard Woods provides diverse activities including camping at nearby Illini State Park which manages campsites on behalf of both locations.

Gebhard Woods State Park was originally purchased from Mrs. William Gebhard by the Grundy County Rod & Gun Club in 1934 for the amount of $1,500.00. A game fish rearing pool was developed on the property by the Rod and Gun club who in turn donated the property to the State of Illinois to be developed and maintained as Gebhard Woods State Park. Members of the Brandon-Morris Civilian Conservation Corps were employed by the Department of the Interior to clear and landscape this newly formed state park. The CCC developed two additional spawning pools for game fish, interior trails, a large shelter of handhewn beams with flagstone flooring, two small log shelters complete with fireplaces, a sheltered resting bench and a large stone fireplace.

Today, hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Located in Morris, this picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.

Primitive tent camping only: gear must be walked (1/3 mile) to campsite, no vehicular access. Fire rings, picnic tables, and grills are located in the camping area. A drinking fountain and pit toilets are located within a short distance from the camping area. A camping permit must be obtained from the information center which is open daily 10am - 4pm.