Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
Fulton County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
Headquarters & Camping: 40.476626, -89.950412 Duck Island Unit: 40.453028, -89.936483 Copperas Creek Landing: 40.474593, -89.889537 |
Headquarters & Camping:
19721 N US 24 Canton IL 61520 309-647-9184 |
Official Website
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.ricelake.html
https://huntillinois.org/sites/rice-lake-sfwa/
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.ricelake.html
https://huntillinois.org/sites/rice-lake-sfwa/
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Activities:
Camping (tent, RV) Water (paddle, fish) Other (hunt*, view wildlife, picnic) *Be aware, be safe. ALL visitors should see below. Season/Hours: seasonal; sunrise to sunset Dog Friendly: yes, leashed Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: available through official IDNR website On Site: unknown Parking: parking lots (unpaved) Amenities: picnic tables, boat ramps Restrooms: yes (at headquarters) Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free Historical and/or Scientific Significance: birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, open grass space, wetland, lake and river view & access General Description: 5660-acre state wildlife area comprised of multiple lakes and part of extensive backwater wetland area; multiple access points Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go. Check Illinois River levels here. OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: |
Headquarters & Camping:
Duck Island Management Unit:
Copperas Creek Landing:
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Rice Lake Brochure with Map (PDF) Rice Lake Hunter Map (PDF) Rice Lake Walk-In Hunter Map (PDF) More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L213901 https://www.peoriaaudubon.org/lbs_duck_island.htm https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/OI/Documents/April06Shorebird.pdf https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/canton/birding/copperas-creek-lock-and-dam/ https://www.audubon.org/important-bird-areas/rice-lake-state-fish-and-wildlife-area# https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/rice-lake-state-fish-and-wildlife-area https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/31/20748413/woodstock-with-guns-waterfowl-blind-draw-rice-lake-sfwa https://www.outdoorsy.com/guide/rice-lake-state-fish-and-wildlife-area-il Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources 19721 N US 24 Canton, IL 61520 309-647-9184 [email protected] |
*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.
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.
Headquarters & Camping:
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Copperas Creek Landing:
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