Pekin Lake
State Fish & Wildlife Area

Tazewell County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
Hiking Access:
40.574862, -89.65046 ​
Water Access from Illinois River:
40.577766, -89.652449
General:
40.598693, -89.648965

Unknown Road Address
Pekin, IL 61554

Official Website
​https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/FactSheets/Pages/PekinLake.aspx
https://huntillinois.org/sites/pekin-lake-sfwa/

Activities: 
Hiking (no established trails)
​Water (fish, paddle)
Other (hunt*, view wildlife)
​*Be aware, be safe.  ALL visitors should see below.
 
Season/Hours:  no set hours
 
Dog Friendly:  yes
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  no
On Site:   no
 
Parking:  parking lot at Pekin Riverfront Boat Ramp
 
Amenities:  no
 
Restrooms:  no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission                 
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: 
Birding Hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access: 
forest
wetland view & access, lake view & access
river view & access
 
General Description:  1181-acre bottomland, subject to river flooding
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  
​Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go.  Check Illinois River levels here.​

Hiking Access:

Water Access from Illinois River:

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

More Information:
​https://ebird.org/hotspot/L164818

https://www.audubon.org/important-bird-areas/pekin-lake-state-fish-and-wildlife-area#

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/pekin-township/nature-outdoor-recreation/pekin-lake-state-fish-wildlife-area/

Managed by:
Site Superintendent
Spring Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
7982 South Park Road
​Manito, IL  61546
309-968-7135

*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 will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.