Hennepin Canal State Park Foundation Trails and recreational activites. Visit Hennepin Canal State Park IDNR Park Website Google Map Complete map from IDNR Camping at the Hennepin Canal State Park Adventure. Is only a 2 hour drive from Chicago, Illinois, Cedar Rapids Iowa, Janesville, Wisconsin and many more large communities.Fish, bike, hike, kayak, run, bird watch, star gaze and many more great activities at the Hennepin Canal State Park. Come visit us!Photo by: Kristine Therese Map it! You can donate to the Hennepin Canal State Park HOPE FUND Hennepin Canal State Park Learn about the park on IDNR website “The Hennepin Canal State Park is a great place to bring our community together”— Jen H. Let’s meet up in real life to share in the beauty of the natural world. Newsletter First Name Last Name Email Address Sign Up We send emails when we have news or volunteer opportunities. Thank you for getting involved!