Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area

Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 6,202-acre Illinois state park in the southern part of the state, centered on the Clear Creek wetlands. Managed as both a wildlife area and a public outdoor recreation site, it is especially known for extensive wetlands maintained for fishing and bird hunting. The area serves as habitat for wildlife while also supporting traditional outdoor recreation. Its importance rests in this dual role as a protected wetland landscape that combines conservation with public use.

Illinois · United States