Sanganois
State Fish & Wildlife Area

Cass, Mason & Schuyler Counties, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
East Side of Illinois River: 
​40.093529, -90.291801

West Side of River (near Browning): 
40.13044933, -90.3460672

East Side of River: 
3594 200N,
Chandlerville, IL  62627

West Side of River:  
Illinois Route 100 (east of Cox Hollow Road)
​Browning, IL 62617

Official Website
https://huntillinois.org/sites/sanganois-sfwa/​

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: file:///C:/Oct%202021%20BACKUP%20of%20julies%20HP%20envy/master%20naturalist,%20start%20feb%202018/Local.Opal%20Stuff,%20start%20Aug%202018/SanganoisHunterMap,%20june%202023.pdf
On Site:   no
 
Parking:  parking lot
 
Amenities:  no
 
Restrooms:  yes (at check station only)
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  birding hotspot
 
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; adjacent to Stewart Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

East Side of Illinois River:

West Side of Illinois River (near Browning):

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area Brochure & Map (PDF)
Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area Hunter Map Color (PDF)
Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area Hunter Map BW (PDF)
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More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L164887

https://www.facebook.com/friendsofsanganois/

​​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
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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 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 (including Sanganois) will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.