Long Branch Sand Prairie
Nature Preserve

Mason County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.228592, -90.052513

N County Rd 1650 E
Havana, IL 62644

Official Website
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area5masonlongbranchsandprairie.html

Activities: 
Other (view wildlife)
 
Season/Hours:  no established hours
 
Dog Friendly:  no
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  no
On Site:  unknown
 
Parking:  roadside
 
Amenities:  none
 
Restrooms: no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: 
birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  prairie
 
General Description: 93-acre nature preserve, adjacent to Central Illinois Dragway
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
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More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4470635?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec
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https://dnr.illinois.gov/education/cdhabitatmain/cdhabitatsandprairie.html#:~:text=WHERE%20IS%20IT%20FOUND%3F,than%20%EF%AC%81ve%20acres%20in%20size.

Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
District Natural Heritage Biologist
700 S 10th St
Havana, IL 62644
309-543-3262