Stewart Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

Mason County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.14050332, -90.2847673

3594 200N
​Chandlerville, IL 62627

Official Website
​https://illinoisaudubon.org/blog/location/stewart-lake/

Activities: 
Other (view wildlife)
NOTE:  Open to public by no trails available.
 
Season/Hours:  dawn to dusk
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  none found
On Site:  none found
 
Parking:  none found
 
Amenities:  none found
 
Restrooms:  no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission                       
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  yes
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, wetland view & access

General Description:  800-acre wetland wildlife preserve;  adjacent to Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area;  Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go.  Check Illinois River levels here.
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  
 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

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More Information:
https://www.ducks.org/illinois/illinois-conservation-projects/stewart-lake-purchase-to-provide-greater-waterfowl-access
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https://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Revised_Nov_2018_Natural-Areas-Land-Acquisition-2013-2017-Booklet.pdf

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/lynchburg-township/nature-outdoor-recreation/stewart-lake/

Owned/Managed by:
Illinois Audubon Society
Physical Address
2315 Clear Lake Avenue
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Mailing Address
PO Box 2547
Springfield, Illinois 62708

Executive Director 217-544-2473