Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary

McDonough County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.480751208, -90.694905212

1900 Wigwam Hollow Road
​Macomb, IL 61455

Official Website
https://prairielandconservancy.org/wigwam-hollow-bird-sanctuary.html

Activities: 
Trails (hiking)
Programs (volunteer)
Other (hunt*, view wildlife)
*Be aware, be safe.  ALL visitors should see below.
 
Season/Hours:  dawn to dusk
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  https://prairielandconservancy.org/wigwam-hollow-bird-sanctuary.html
On Site:   no
 
Parking:  gravel parking lot
 
Amenities:  no     
 
Restrooms: no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free                
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, stream view
 
General Description:  200-acre evolving oak, hickory & prairie restoration area
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  
Wide and marked trails, extensive restoration and a beautiful area make this a wonderful place for hiking and wildlife watching.  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Wigwam Hollow Trail Map (PDF)

More Information:
https://www.tspr.org/tspr-local/2020-12-15/work-underway-on-bird-sanctuary-in-macomb
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https://ebird.org/hotspot/L15755059

https://www.visitforgottonia.com/prairie-land-conservatory-wigwam-hollow-bird-sanctuary/

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/05584450/#period=P1Y

Managed by:
Prairie Hills Resource Conservation & Development
Prairie Land Conservancy
321 West University Drive
Macomb, IL  61455
309-833-4747
[email protected]

*Prior to visiting, ALL prospective visitors should check hunting information on the IL DNR website
https://huntillinois.org/​ .
Additional information for Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary hunting can be found by contacting Prairie Land Conservancy.
​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.