Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area

Category: Nature preserve

Address: McLeansboro, IL, USA

Phone: +16187734340

Reviews

Jen Meyers

Jul 24, 2019

We stayed here in a cabin overnight while traveling south and back again to visit my parents. The cabin that we stayed in was completely perfect for our needs. Complete with a fridge and an air conditioner, the accommodations we great for our 90+ degree weather. The views were great and bathrooms were clean. We agree that we would definitely stay here again. For you horticulturists, it was the trees knees! Sidenote, there are no mattresses or bedding in the cabins. Remember to bring your own! As regular tent campers, we were prepared.

Kyle Michler

Sep 13, 2018

Wonderful place to camp and fish. Our family does a reunion here every year, we have only been twice but both times the kids and is had a blast.

Travis Paul

Jun 26, 2018

Always a nice place for a drive. Good place to bring the kids to fish. Be sure to bring your own bait, as the nearest shops are in Carmi and McLeansboro. Paths are well maintained. Almost never a crowd other than ad the camp grounds during holidays.

Coalblooded M.

Sep 6, 2017

One of the cleanest campgrounds I've camped at. The hosts make you feel welcome and the staff say busy upkeeping the grounds. It's quiet,relaxing, and scenic. The trails are very nicely kept. Highly recommend this campground!

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Questions & Answers

There are still no mattresses? How do we bed down?

Sandy Payan | Jul 7, 2021
Troy Dagley | Jul 8, 2021

The mattress pads were removed at least two years ago to remove a breeding ground for bedbugs that people had brought with them from home. The cabins are sprayed regularly and cleaned each time campers leave and have not had a problem since removing the pads. If you need an air mattress, 20 miles to the East there is a Wal-Mart in Carmi. I understand it is an inconvenience but removing the pads was the best option to protect campers. Now with Covid around, trying to keep all those mattresses sterilized would be an even bigger pain.

Is there a place to go swimming

Brandie Mcmahon | Aug 7, 2019
Kevin Maddox | Aug 8, 2019

No swimming

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Are the shower houses open year round?

Gary Sampson | Aug 7, 2019
Ron Bell | Aug 8, 2019

Yes

Is there a park entrance fee for Hamilton County fish and wildlife reserve?

R B | Aug 6, 2020
Tony Churchwell | Aug 7, 2020

No

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Is the chowder House still under construction can I take a shower there

Wwesley Retrac | Aug 7, 2019
Kent Robert Swick Jr. | Aug 8, 2019

Yes, as of early March, I was able to shower at the facility with absolutely no problem.

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What are the requirements to hunt there

Dale Parker | Aug 7, 2019
Travis Paul | Aug 8, 2019

Area Regulations: Hunting is restricted to those areas posted as open to hunting. Hunters must park in the designated areas only. In addition to having appropriate licenses, stamps, and species permits, all hunters must obtain a Windshield Card. These cards are available online at www.dnr.illinois.gov . Navigate to -Hunting/Trapping and then -Public Hunting Areas to print these Windshield Cards.  Hunters will be required to return to this website prior to February 15th each year to record harvest information.  Failure to submit data will result in loss of hunting privileges for the following year. More info at: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/HamiltonCounty.aspx

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How muxh is it a night

James Tyner | Aug 7, 2018
Carl Batteiger | Aug 8, 2018

20 dollars nightly

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