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Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

The Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Wilmington, Illinois. It is a 1,735-acre site that is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, waterfowl, and other game species. The area also offers a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and bird watching. The Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area is a great place to explore the outdoors and enjoy nature.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Milliken Lake)
• Playground
• Archery Range

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (22)
• Gravel Sites (22)
• Water (22)

User Reviews

Raul Ocampo

September 28, 2025

Great recreation area relatively close to the city.

Tony

September 10, 2025

Smallmouth bass fishing is phenomenal!!!

Alvin Harper

May 27, 2025

Very clean facilities. IDNR does a great job managing.

adan herrera

May 19, 2025

Great place for outdoor activities not too far from the city

Sharon Fitzpatrick

April 26, 2025

We have our dog events here but it is also a nice place to trail ride and commune with nature.

Map for Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

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