Jim Edgar Panther Creek
State Fish & Wildlife Area

Cass County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
39.9963446, -90.0695893

10149 Highway 11
​Chandlerville, IL 62627

Official Websites
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.jimedgarpanthercreek.html
https://huntillinois.org/sites/jim-edgar-panther-creek-sfwa/

Activities: 
Trails (hiking, biking)
Camping (tent, RV, cabin rental; reservations at https://camp.exploremoreil.com/ OR call 866-716-6550)
Water (paddle, fish)
Winter (snowshoe, cross-country ski)
Other (hunt*, view wildlife, picnic, playground, archery, equestrian use, snowmobiling)
*Be aware, be safe.  ALL visitors should see below.
 
Season/Hours:  seasonal and varied; based on activity
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed only)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5c2c0cab-f8fd-4a9b-a01d-290881a9d663
On Site:   unknown
 
Parking: parking in lots only (no roadside or field entrance parking); designated parking areas for hunters and non-hunters; please abide by all signage
 
Amenities:  benches, shelters, picnic tables  
 
Restrooms: yes
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  All Trails     
 
Cost:  free admission; fee for some activities                        
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  historical, multiple birding hotspots
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, prairie, open grass space & trees, wetland view & access, lake view & access, stream view & access
 
General Description:  diverse 16,550 acre multi-use conservation area with several large lakes and ponds
  
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
JEPC Booklet, includes multiple maps (PDF)
JEPC Hunter Map (PDF)
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More Information:
https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/jim-edgar-panther-creek-state-fish-and-wildlife-area

https://www.audubon.org/important-bird-areas/jim-edgar-panther-creek-state-fish-and-wildlife-area

https://ifishillinois.org/profiles/waterbody.php?waternum=04666

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui0LObGtroU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOMCBnWZLbU

https://www.evanlloydarchitects.com/jim-edgar-state-park-architecture-services.php

Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
10149 County Hwy 11
Chandlerville IL 62627
217-452-7741 

*Prior to visiting, ALL prospective visitors should check hunting information on the IL DNR website
https://huntillinois.org/​ .
​Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots.
​Some sites will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE!  KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!