Ray Norbut
- Status
- Status not posted
- 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(217) 392-2345
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Ray Norbut is a state fish and wildlife area about 16 miles northeast of Troy.
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
Trails
Trails
Hikers will find an undeveloped trail ranging from 0.25 to 1 mile in each of the property’s three designated geographic zones—south, central, and north. In addition, a gravel-surfaced township road also serves as a trail as it angles through and around the site, forming the boundary line for one segment before coming to a dead-end at Blue Creek. No signs, toilets, or other amenities are provided.
Fishing
Fishing
Bank fishing is allowed in the Illinois River and Blue Creek, where bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie may be caught along with other riverine species. Pull-off parking facilities for bank anglers are available in several locations, but there are no accommodations for launching or retrieving watercraft.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Getting there
- Address
- 46816 290th Ave
Griggsville, IL 62340 - Nearest town
- Troy — about 16 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.1090, -90.7250
- Phone
- (217) 392-2345
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