Iroquois County State Wildlife Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.illinois.gov(815) 435-2218
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Iroquois County, about 16 miles southeast of Kankakee, Iroquois County State Wildlife Area covers about 2,946 acres.
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
Dog Training There is a designated area for training or exercising dogs.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Area Campgrounds
Twin Rivers Campground Retreat Center
4112 South Youth Camp Road
St. Anne, Illinois
815-937-1181
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Trails
Hiking
Hikers will enjoy a 3/4-mile-long hiking trail and a 1-mile self-guided nature trail, of which 1/3 mile is handicapped accessible. In addition, several miles of unmarked trails wind through wooded and prairie areas, showcasing interesting plant and animal life. To preserve the high quality of the natural area, only walk-in access is allowed. Carry out all litter and do not remove any natural material.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Park or camp store
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessibility at Iroquois County:
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Parking - The park offers paved parking lots with accessible parking spaces at Areas 2, 3, 6, 8, 11 and 13. The cement sidewalks are adjacent to the parking lots.
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Trails - There is a 1/4-mile accessible trail at Area 2 with parking. There is also an accessible trail with an archery range and target located by the park office.
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Restrooms - Accessible vault toilets are available in areas 2, 3, 8, 11, and 13.
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Picnicking - The park has a shelter with wheelchair-accessible picnic tables and grills and cement sidewalk access to the parking lot.
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Service animals are welcome in the park, but there are no outdoor water fountains.
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Hunting - Disabled Deer Archery hunting is available at the park. For more information, please call 815-435-2218.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- R.R. #1, 2803 E. 3300 N. Rd.
Beaverville, IL 60912 - Nearest town
- Kankakee — about 16 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.9940, -87.5990
- Phone
- (815) 435-2218
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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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