Donnelley/DePue SFWAs
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.illinois.gov(815) 447-2353
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Weather Park noticeAttention Waterfowl Hunters: • Blinds 2 and 3 at Donnelley Wildlife Area will be unavailable due to issues with the site river pump. • The 3- I,… (more)
Attention Waterfowl Hunters: • Blinds 2 and 3 at Donnelley Wildlife Area will be unavailable due to issues with the site river pump. • The 3- I, Depue, and Spring Lake daily draws will be held at 1001 W. 4th Street, Depue, IL 61322
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Donnelley/DePue SFWAs is a state fish and wildlife area in Bureau County, in De Pue.
Fees and passes
Free: 'The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) does not charge an Entrance Fee to any state owned or operated land.' Camping, cabins and shelters are fee-based.
Statewide fee rule from Illinois's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ExploreMoreIL (IDNR camping, cabins, group camps and shelters)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Pets must be kept on leashes at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Fishing
Fishing and Boating
Since these areas border the Illinois River, boating and fishing are popular activities. Species of interest to anglers include walleye, sauger, white bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, drum, crappie, bullhead and carp.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Getting there
- Address
- 1001 W. 4th St.
DePue, IL 61322 - Nearest town
- De Pue
- Coordinates
- 41.3240, -89.3080
- Phone
- (815) 447-2353
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Illinois State Parks (IDNR state parks and recreation areas) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- IDNR All Parks list (AEM content-fragment list JSON) + each unit's landing page for official title, coordinates, address, phone
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology