Kidd Lake State Natural Area

Illinois State Park

Entrance feeFree
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial Illinois DNR pagePark map

About Kidd Lake State Natural Area

Thick stands of bulrush, cattail and smartweed fill this floodplain marsh, with willows on the drier ground and small ponds of open water. Habitat management runs through the year on what was once part of an 800-acre lake bed.

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

Phone618-826-2706

Address4301 S. Lake Dr., Chester, IL 62233

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