Hormel Ponds

Bureau County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
​41.2888097, -89.3608662

East End of Peoria Street
Bureau Junction, IL  61315

Official Website
​none found

Activities: 
Water (fish, paddle)

Season/Hours:  unknown
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  no
On Site:  no
 
Parking:  parking lot accessible from primitive road (far east end of Peoria Street)
 
Amenities:  none
 
Restrooms: no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps: no
 
Cost:  free admission                     
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, wetland view/access, lake view/access (fish), canal view
 
General Description:  22-acre pond adjacent to Hennepin Canal and Children's Memorial Park; water access only; 
Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go.  Check Illinois River levels here.

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  To access the parking lot, follow the unpaved Peoria Street (borders Children's Memorial Park) to the east end.  See pic below.

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Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
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More Information:​https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/About/Pages/DonnelleyDePue.aspx

https://www.lake-link.com/wisconsin-lakes/bond-county/hormel-ponds/18712/united-states-lakes-map/?CFID=624475992&CFTOKEN=8bae1a0a059241b5-021C4409-0B20-0A1A-CCF8405762176D60

https://www.bureaucounty-il.com/Parks

Managed by:
​Bureau United Men's Society &
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Depue State Fish & Wildlife Area
1001 West 4th Street
DePue, IL  61322​

Parking area at end of Peoria Street (unpaved)

Peoria Street (access road) is not paved.