Park Details

Name:	Snakeden Hollow Fish and Wildlife Area
Address:	Box 295
	1936 Route 167
	Victoria
	Illinois
	61485
Phone:	309-879-2607
URL:	http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/SNAKE.HTM

Category

• State park or recreation area managed by a state agency

General Description

Snakeden Hollow Fish and Wildlife Area was established in 1987 when the State of Illinois acquired the 2,470 acre site from a mining company. The area had been strip-mined for coal from 1962 through 1970. The State of Illinois has successfully transformed the mining area into croplands, grasslands, forests, and marshes. This park has 125 lakes and ponds that total 400 acres. Bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, muskie, trout, and walleye can be found in at least 3 dozen of the park�s ponds and lakes.

This area is also home to an abundant flock of Canada geese. Deer, dove, goose, and teal hunting are permitted during specified seasons. Boating, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife observation are other popular activities at Snakeden Hollow.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible boat docks or piers

Amenities and Lodging

• No accessible amenities and lodging

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Signage in alternate formats (Braille, large print, audio, etc)