Sanganois
State Fish & Wildlife Area
Mason County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.093529, -90.291801 |
3594 200N
Chandlerville, IL 62627 |
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Activities:
Trails (unpaved road around Knapp’s Island or levee to river) Water (fish, paddle) Other (hunt*, view wildlife) *Be aware, be safe. ALL visitors should see below. Season/Hours: seasonal access based on hunting seasons; non-hunters must not interfere with hunting or walk on waterfowl refuge areas Check Station Hours: January 1 - October 31: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM November 1 - December 31: 7 day/week, 4 AM - noon Dog Friendly: hunting dogs in hunting areas are allowed; dogs not allowed in 120-acre nature preserve area Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/FactSheets/Documents/SanganoisHunterMap.pdf On Site: unknown Parking: parking lot Amenities: unknown Restrooms: yes (at check station only) Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free admission Historical and/or Geological Significance: unknown Terrain/Views/Access: Forest, Prairie Wetland View & Access, Lake View & Access River View & Access General Description: 10,360-acre (1600-acres water) state fish and wildlife area abutting Illinois River and Sangamon River, managed primarily for waterfowl OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area Brochure & Map (PDF) Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area Hunter Map (PDF) More Information:
https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/chandlerville/nature-outdoor-recreation/sanganois-state-wildlife-area/ https://www.audubon.org/important-bird-areas/sanganois-state-fish-and-wildlife-area https://www.stateparks.com/sanganois_state_fish_wildlife_area_in_illinois.html https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/sanganois-conservation-area https://www.ducks.org/illinois/illinois-conservation-projects/du-land-acquisition-increases-public-access Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Site Superintendent 3594 CR 200 N Chandlerville, IL 62627 309-546-2628 |
*Prior to visiting, ALL prospective visitors should check hunter fact sheets available on the IL DNR website https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/FactSheets/Pages/default.aspx).
Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots.
Some (including Sanganois) will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.
Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots.
Some (including Sanganois) will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.