Sangchris Lake State Park

9898 Cascade Rd, Rochester, IL

Sangchris Lake is an angler's paradise, with bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish, with easy boat access from the east and western shores, as well ... Read More

Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

15084 N. 4th Avenue, Coffeen, IL

Coffeen Lake is an attractive site with a history of providing anglers and hunters great success. The site was opened in 1986 and operates under a ... Read More

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

10149 County Hwy. 11, Chandlerville, IL

One of Illinois' largest public access areas, Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC) in central Illinois is a mosaic of m... Read More

Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area

1366 1010th Avenue, Lincoln, IL

Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area, a 974-acre site along Salt Creek just south of Lincoln in Logan Co., is an ideal destination for th... Read More

Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial

705 Spitler Park Drive, Mt Zion, IL

The Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial is a 162 acre (0.65 km²) state park located on the Sangamon River in Macon County near Har... Read More

Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area

Ramsey Lake Rd, Ramsey, IL

Rolling hills, timbered shoreline, and beautiful Ramsey Lake make the Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area a unique and popular recreation spot. Visit... Read More

Ramsey Lake State Park

Route 51, Ramsey Lake Road, Ramsey, IL

History:Ramsey Lake has a colorful background. For years, the park was known as "Old Fox Chase Grounds" because of its use by fox and coon hunters.... Read More

Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

647 N State HWY 100, Astoria, IL

History In the early 1900s, Anderson Lake was a private shooting grounds for one of the many once-famous duck clubs dotting the Illinois River val... Read More

Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area

3594 CR 200 N, Chandlerville, IL

Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area is at the junction of the Sangamon and Illinois rivers in southwestern Mason County, northwestern Cass Count... Read More

Sand Ridge State Forest

25779 E Co Rd 2300 N, Forest City, IL

For those who think central Illinois is one big corn field, Sand Ridge State Forest will come as a pleasant surprise. The forest is an island in a ... Read More

Powerton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

7982 S. Park Rd, Manito, IL

To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of thos... Read More

Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County)

3321 Highway 111, Granite City, IL

Horseshoe Lake State Park is located off Highway 111 in the southwestern part of Illinois in Madison County. With easy access from the Metro ... Read More

Pere Marquette State Park

13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton, IL

Pere Marquette State Park is a nature lover's paradise. In addition to enjoying the spectacular views of the Illinois River and its backwaters from... Read More

Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

712 N. 300 St., Vandalia, IL

A tremendous variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and natural beauty awaits you at Carlyle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, 60 miles e... Read More

Spring Lake Fish & Wildlife Area

7982 South Park Rd, Manito, IL

Spring Lake Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Tazewell County, 25 miles southwest of Peoria on the east side of the Illinois River.In 1950 the s... Read More

Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area

17836 State Highway 100 N, Grafton, IL

Imagine an area that includes 15 wildlife management areas and 13 public access areas spanning more than 24,000 acres and scattered along 75 miles ... Read More

Spitler Woods State Natural Area

705 Spitler Park Dr, Mt Zion, IL

Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

19721 U.S. 24, Canton, IL

Providing a stop-over area for migrating waterfowl, Rice Lake and the surrounding areas provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife observation. ... Read More

Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area

46816 290th Ave, Griggsville, IL

Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 1,140-acre mosaic of bottomlands, woodlands, wetlands, open fields, steep hills, rocky ravines, hollow... Read More

South Shore State Park

20100 Hazlet Park Rd, Carlyle, IL

Carlyle Lake, which at 26,000 acres is the largest manmade reservoir in Illinois, is home to South Shore State Park. Located on land leased by the ... Read More

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