Spring Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area (Pekin)

Tazewell County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.470487, -89.868150

7982 South Park Rd.
Manito IL 61546
309-968-7135

Activities:
Trails (hiking)
Camping (primitive only, tent, RV)
Water (paddle, fish, boat rentals)
Winter (cross-country ski, ice fishing)
Other (hunt*, archery, view wildlife, picnic)
*Be aware, be safe. ALL visitors should see below.

Season/Hours: contingent on activity

Dog Friendly: yes

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online:
https://www.ifishillinois.org/big_maps/00040.pdf
https://www.ifishillinois.org/big_maps/Spring%20Lake%20South.pdf
https://www.ifishillinois.org/big_maps/Spring%20Lake%20North.pdf
On Site: unknown

Parking:  parking lots

Amenities: shelter, picnic tables

Restrooms: yes

Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails

Cost: varies by activity, access to park is free

Historical and/or Scientific Significance: historical; birding hotspot

Terrain/Views/Access:
forest, prairie, open grass space
wetland view & access, lake view & access

General Description: 2032-acre (including 1285-acre lake) state fish and wildlife area in rural area

OPAL’s Opinions and Observations:

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
North & South Lake (PDF)
South Lake (PDF)
North Lake (PDF
Pekin Loop, Illinois River Country Nature Trail (PDF)

More Information:

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L305629

https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/spring-lake-state-fish-and-wildlife-area

http://peoriaaudubon.org/lbs_spring_lake.htm

Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
7982 South Park Rd
Manito IL 61546
309-968-7135
DNR.Parksadmin@illinois.gov

*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.

Spring LakeState Fish & Wildlife Area

Tazewell County, Illinois

Spring Lake
State Fish & Wildlife Area