Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area
Woodford County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.879684, -89.456619 |
524 Conservation Ln
Low Point, IL 61545 |
Official Website
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/Woodford.aspx
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/Woodford.aspx
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Activities:
Trails (seasonal hiking January 1 - October 1) Camping (tent, RV; seasonal April 1 - September 30) Water (paddle, fish); stop on Greater Peoria Canoe and Kayak Trail) Snow (snowshoe, cross-country ski) Other (hunt*, view wildlife, picnic) *Be aware, be safe. ALL visitors should see below. Season/Hours: unknown Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/FactSheets/Documents/WoodfordHunterMap.pdf On Site: none found Parking: parking lots Amenities: shelter, picnic tables Restrooms: pit toilets Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free admission, fee for other activities Historical and/or Geological Significance: unknown Terrain/Views/Access: Forest, Prairie, Open Grass Space Wetland View & Access, River View & Access General Description: multi-use 2900-acre (including 2462-acres of water) wildlife refuge on east side of Illinois River OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: This is a beautiful area with a stand of magnificent baldy cypress trees. Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go. Check Illinois River levels here. |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Woodford SFWA Hunter Map (PDF) Woodford SFWA Brochure & Trail Map from pic (PDF) More Information:
https://www.ifishillinois.org/profiles/display_river.php?waternum=15013 https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/lacon/nature-outdoor-recreation/woodford-state-fish-wildlife-area/ https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/woodford-state-fish-and-wildlife-area?gclid=CjwKCAiAi4fwBRBxEiwAEO8_HizlGPY7XNd_bCw4bRUhYyMqewbBOoVkHPW_VkmIfwzHlK3GL0G3rxoCIf4QAvD_BwE https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190111/ducks-get-additional-wetlands-at-woodford-wildlife-area https://www.ducks.org/illinois/du-project-helps-improve-water-quality-in-illinois-river https://www.ducks.org/conservation/glar/illinois/illinois-river-wetlands-restored-protected Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area 236 State Route 26 Lacon, IL 61540 309-246-8351 |
*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 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 will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.
