Public Campground
Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area
Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area near McLeansboro, IL, features flat terrain with a mix of forests and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby, campers can explore Rend Lake and Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park for additional outdoor activities.
Detours Nearby

North Marcum Day Use Area
36 min away

Saline County State Conservation Area
41 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Evansville, IN
- 1 hr 30 min from Paducah, KY
- 1 hr 40 min from Owensboro, KY
- 1 hr 54 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
Location
Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Illinois
Directions
Located 8 miles East of McLeansboro on Route 14.
Coordinates
38.05849984 N
88.39707636 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
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- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly

