Find your way to 10 miles of scenic Illinois River backwaters, bottomlands, and bluffs. This area supports a wide range of plants and animals as well as outdoor pursuits. Hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore this wilderness paradise.
Start with the Marshall Unit, the largest part of this recreational area. Cast your line in a half-mile-long manmade fishing channel. Anglers often land bluegill, crappie, bullhead, trout, and channel catfish. Trek along a 3.5-mile hiking trail that also serves as a cross country ski trail in winter.
Move on to the Spring Beach Unit, on the west side of the Illinois River. Eat a picnic lunch in between fishing along the river bottomland. You might see some beavers, otters, and muskrats as they move up and down the river. Reserve a camping spot among seven rustic sites at Spring Beach.
Find your way to 10 miles of scenic Illinois River backwaters, bottomlands, and bluffs. This area supports a wide range of plants and animals as well as outdoor pursuits. Hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore this wilderness paradise.
Start with the Marshall Unit, the largest part of this recreational area. Cast your line in a half-mile-long manmade fishing channel. Anglers often land bluegill, crappie, bullhead, trout, and channel catfish. Trek along a 3.5-mile hiking trail that also serves as a cross country ski trail in winter.
Move on to the Spring Beach Unit, on the west side of the Illinois River. Eat a picnic lunch in between fishing along the river bottomland. You might see some beavers, otters, and muskrats as they move up and down the river. Reserve a camping spot among seven rustic sites at Spring Beach.
Hunt for waterfowl during specific seasons at the Sparland Unit. Check in with the park staff and use the duck blinds on the site. Fish during the spring months.
Activities in the park
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Snow sports
Wildlife watching
1 campground in Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area
One glance at the layout of Marshall Campground, with its single short row of primitive waterfront sites along the Illinois River, might lead you to wonder why camping can’t always be this simple. Everyone brings their own stuff, everyone gets a front-row view of the water, everyone’s happy! Fishing, hunting, boating and trail hiking leave you wit Read more...
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Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area
Three distinct areas of this park offer varied outdoor activities.
Find your way to 10 miles of scenic Illinois River backwaters, bottomlands, and bluffs. This area supports a wide range of plants and animals as well as outdoor pursuits. Hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore this wilderness paradise.
Start with the Marshall Unit, the largest part of this recreational area. Cast your line in a half-mile-long manmade fishing channel. Anglers often land bluegill, crappie, bullhead, trout, and channel catfish. Trek along a 3.5-mile hiking trail that also serves as a cross country ski trail in winter.
Move on to the Spring Beach Unit, on the west side of the Illinois River. Eat a picnic lunch in between fishing along the river bottomland. You might see some beavers, otters, and muskrats as they move up and down the river. Reserve a camping spot among seven rustic sites at Spring Beach.
Find your way to 10 miles of scenic Illinois River backwaters, bottomlands, and bluffs. This area supports a wide range of plants and animals as well as outdoor pursuits. Hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore this wilderness paradise.
Start with the Marshall Unit, the largest part of this recreational area. Cast your line in a half-mile-long manmade fishing channel. Anglers often land bluegill, crappie, bullhead, trout, and channel catfish. Trek along a 3.5-mile hiking trail that also serves as a cross country ski trail in winter.
Move on to the Spring Beach Unit, on the west side of the Illinois River. Eat a picnic lunch in between fishing along the river bottomland. You might see some beavers, otters, and muskrats as they move up and down the river. Reserve a camping spot among seven rustic sites at Spring Beach.
Hunt for waterfowl during specific seasons at the Sparland Unit. Check in with the park staff and use the duck blinds on the site. Fish during the spring months.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area
One glance at the layout of Marshall Campground, with its single short row of primitive waterfront sites along the Illinois River, might lead you to wonder why camping can’t always be this simple. Everyone brings their own stuff, everyone gets a front-row view of the water, everyone’s happy! Fishing, hunting, boating and trail hiking leave you wit Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
Public campgrounds (book externally) —