Cameron-Billsbach
National Wildlife Refuge
Marshall County, Illinois
Latitude/Longitude
41.066791, -89.410848 |
Accessible only from Illinois River
Henry, IL 61537 |
Official Website
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/chautauqua/
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/chautauqua/
Activities:
Unknown (accessible only by boat from the Illinois River between river mile 192 and 195) Season/Hours: unknown Dog Friendly: unknown Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://www.fws.gov/uploadedImages/Region_3/NWRS/Zone_1/Illinois_River_Complex/Chautauqua/Sections/Maps/CHT-NEWmap.jpg On Site: unknown Parking: unknown Amenities: unknown Restrooms: unknown Trail Info Websites/Apps: unknown Cost: unknown Historical and/or Scientific Significance: birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, wetlands, lake, river General Description: 1823-acre inviolate sanctuary for migratory birds OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: The Cameron unit (636-acre) is on west side of river. The Billsbach (1179-acre) is on the east side of the river. Both are divisions of Chatauqua National Wildlife Refuge. and part of the Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges Complex. |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
US Fish & Wildlife Service’s Management Role on Illinois River Chautauqua NWR Areas Map (PDF) More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2772801?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec http://ilrdss.sws.uiuc.edu/pubs/govconf2013/session1b/Barry_B1.pdf https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Chautauqua/visit/plan_your_visit.html https://www.fws.gov/nwrs/threecolumn.aspx?id=2147618630 https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Chautauqua/what_we_do/get_involved.html https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/1346 Managed by:
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge Administration Building & Visitor Contact Station 19031 E County Road 2110N Havana, IL 62644 309-535-2290 [email protected] |