Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area

About Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area

A 2,900-acre site along the Illinois River, 2,462 acres of it water, where artesian wells keep the man-made channels fishable in winter. Great blue herons work the backwaters and bald eagles perch above the frozen lakes.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Tent and trailer sites
• Primitive sites

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles

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Nearby state parks

• Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Rock Island Trail State Park
• Jubilee College State Park
• Matthiessen State Park
• Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
• Hennepin Canal State Trail