Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

About Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

A 1,134-acre floodplain lake fed by Illinois River overflow, ringed by bottomland silver maple, cottonwood and willow. Anglers and waterfowl hunters come for the water; winter brings bald eagles and spring brings migrating white pelicans.

Things to do

• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Class C (primitive, privies)

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Trail cameras
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Hunting binoculars
• Dry bags
• Sunscreen

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Nearby state parks

• Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Sand Ridge State Forest
• Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Spring Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Argyle Lake State Park