Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area is an Illinois state park on 5,000 acres (2,023 ha) in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is located on floodplain adjacent to the confluence of the Des Plaines River (after which this park was named) and the Kankakee River to form the Illinois River.
A tranquil setting, flowing rivers, and natural prairie land—the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area has it all! Visitors will delight in the abundance of wildlife, restful picnic areas and variety of sportfishing species. Farmland and woodland, prairie and swamp, still water and shoreline offer unlimited opportunities for nature lovers and sportsmen.
Read more about Des Plaines Fish And Wildlife Area: History, Picnicking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Equestrian Trail, Hunting, Nature Preserve, Hand Trap LessonHand Trap Range, Shooting Sports, Dog Training, Disabled Access
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