Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Wildlife and wetland preserve in Fulton County, Illinois
Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area spans 5,660 acres of wetlands, clear water bodies, and bottomland timber along the Illinois River.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources established this protected area in 1945 to preserve critical waterfowl habitats and migration routes.
The wetland serves as an observation point where visitors photograph American bald eagles roosting in the surrounding bottomland forest.
The public access area includes parking lots, boat ramps, restrooms, picnic areas, and camping sites suitable for tents and trailers.
During seasonal migrations, this wetland location hosts thousands of ducks and geese, making it a primary destination for waterfowl observation.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 40.46194,-89.92361
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:16
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