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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

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.

Chris Smith

April 10, 2025

Excellent time, good facilities, well maintained

Mark Claypool

March 03, 2025

Nice park. Great place for bird dog training and field trials

Chris Varilek

December 13, 2024

Love hunting here and love that they have this available, but it can get overcrowded

Tom Blair

December 30, 2023

Always a great hunt at Des Plaines SFWA. LOTS of space to spread out, birds everywhere. Easy to access and sign up, and IDNR does a good job of managing this precious resource so close to so many of us hunters. Please support thus program when you have a chance.

Map for Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area

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