Woodford 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
Woodford SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Marshall County, about 5 miles northeast of Chillicothe.
Its trail network totals roughly 3 miles, according to the park.
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
Camping
Sites for tents and trailers are provided. Water pit privies and a sanitary dump station are available. Due to periodic flooding of the Illinois River, it is advisable to call ahead and check on conditions before you visit. The campground is closed yearly from October 1- March 31.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Trails
Trails
More than 3 miles of marked trails are available for hiking, cross-country skiing, and hunter access from January 1st through October 1st. Because the trail area is composed of levees used as a waterfowl management area, trails are closed during fall migration. No bicycles or other vehicles are allowed on the trails.
Please note: This area is for all to enjoy, so help keep it clean. Put all litter in the nearest available trash container. No flowers, plants, shrubs, or trees may be removed or damaged. If you need help or have a question, contact the site manager.
Boating and paddling
Boating
The site provides boat docks and a public boat ramp. There is no horsepower limit. Large boats are unable to navigate the shallow backwater lakes.
Fishing
Fishing
The fishing water consists of a broad expanse of the Illinois River known as Upper Peoria Lake and Goose Lake, plus 3,475 feet of manmade fishing channels. These channels provide excellent bullhead and crappie fishing in the late winter and early spring because the wells keep the channels free from ice.
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 Woodford:
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Parking lots are gravel and do not have designated ADA parking spaces.
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Restrooms - Accessible vault toilets are available in the park.
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Hunting - The hunter check station is accessible and has a wheelchair ramp.
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Picnicking - The pavilion just off the campground has a gravel parking lot but does have a concrete sidewalk leading up to it. Wheelchair accessible picnic tables can be made available by site staff upon request.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- R.R. 1
Low Point, IL 61545 - 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