Saline County 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(618) 276-4405
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Saline County SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Saline County, about 9 miles east of Harrisburg.
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.
Camping
Camping
A large camping area accommodates both tent and trailer campers. A trailer disposal is available, but electricity is not available. Campers must obtain a camping permit from site personnel upon arrival. An equestrian campground also exists.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Trails
Trails
Four designated hiking trails are designated—Lake, Cave Hill, River, and Wildlife Nature Trail offer 9 miles for a scenic exploration. The site has several miles of horse trails, and a separate campground for riders and their horses is available.
Fishing
Boating and Fishing
The lake contains a variety of fish, including largemouth bass, bluegill, redear, crappie, and channel catfish. One boat launch ramp and two docks are available. The motor limit is 10 HP.
A state fishing license is usually required.
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 Saline County:
- Parking - All parking lots are concrete or asphalt sidewalks less than 50' away. Sidewalks are concrete or gravel.
- Camping - Saline offers primitive camping only. Site #5 is our accessible campsite, and it rents for $8 a night. Reservations are not required. There is an accessible parking lot next to the campsite.
- Fishing - Saline County has a few accessible fishing docks with wooden planks. There is a 50' distance from the parking area.
- Restrooms - There are two accessible restrooms in the park. One is located in the main boat launch and the other is in the concession building.
- Service animals are welcome in the park. There are bucket fillers on some of the water fountains available.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 85 Glen O. Jones Road
Equality, IL 62934 - Nearest town
- Harrisburg — about 9 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.6890, -88.3900
- Phone
- (618) 276-4405
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