Marshall SFWA
- 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(309) 246-8351
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Marshall SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Marshall County, about 5 miles northeast of Chillicothe.
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.
Camping
Reserve Your Campsite
Tent and trailer spaces with electricity and water are available. Camping permits must be obtained from the site.
Canoe camping is permitted on the islands except during waterfowl hunting season.
Reservations are accepted through the ExploreMoreIL™ website.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Trails
Trails
A marked, 3.5-mile combination hiking, cross-country ski, and hunter access trail is available for public use within the Marshall Unit. There are no hiking trails at the Spring Branch Unit. Contact the site for a trail brochure.
Boating and paddling
Boating
The site provides a free launching ramp. There is no horsepower limit.
Fishing
Fishing
All fishing is done on the Illinois River and its backwaters. Bluegill, crappie, bullhead, and channel catfish are the most frequently caught fish. More experienced anglers can catch largemouth bass. A man-made half-mile-long channel near the campground is popular for fishing.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ 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 Marshall:
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Parking - Most of the parking lots are gravel, some in rough condition.
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Restrooms - Accessible vault toilets are available in the north and south ends of the campground. Accessible flush toilets are available in the park office.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 236 State Rt. 26
Lacon, IL 61540 - Nearest town
- Chillicothe — about 5 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.9550, -89.4290
- Phone
- (309) 246-8351
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