State Fish and Wildlife Area

Snakeden Hollow SFWA

Knox County, Illinois
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(309) 879-2607

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Snakeden Hollow SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Knox County, about 16 miles southwest of Kewanee.

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)

Check availability and book

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

Boating and paddling

Boating

There is not a horsepower limit on the 160-acre Snakeden Hollow Lake but the entire lake is a “NO WAKE AREA.” All other lakes and ponds only electric motors are allowed. Each year, from two weeks before through the close of the central zone goose season, the area is closed to all activity, with the exception of permit hunting.

Fishing

Fishing

Anglers will not be disappointed with Snakeden Hollow. With more than 300 acres of lakes and ponds, ranging in size from 0.4 to 160 acres, there is something for everyone. More than 3 dozen of the lakes and ponds are actively managed for their fishery.

Fish species found include largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, walleye, muskie, green sunfish, black crappie, channel catfish and bullhead. Fish creel and size limits are posted at each parking lot.

A state fishing license is usually required.

Accessibility

​Accessibility at Snakeden Hollow:

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Parking - The park has mainly rock and gravel lots except at Lake McMaster, which has concrete lots. There are accessible parking spaces with concrete sidewalks to the office/check station.

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Fishing - There is a metal dock with a rough surface for traction. There is a 200' distance from the parking lot to the fishing pier.

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Service animals are welcome in the park, but there are no outdoor water fountains available.

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
1936 State Rt 167
Victoria, IL 61485
Nearest town
Kewanee — about 16 mi southwest (straight line)
Coordinates
41.0330, -90.0700
Phone
(309) 879-2607

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Nearby state parks

Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
1.3 mi east (straight line)
Rock Island Trail State Park
17.6 mi east (straight line)
Jubilee College State Park
20.2 mi southeast (straight line)
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
22.3 mi northeast (straight line)
Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area
27.1 mi northeast (straight line)
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
31.1 mi northeast (straight line)
Hennepin Canal State Trail
31.1 mi northeast (straight line)
Marshall SFWA
33.9 mi east (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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