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Fishermans Corner Recreation Area
Location:
IL Route 84 Hampton, IL 61256View Fisherman's Corner South Recreation Area in a larger map
Quick Facts
Web Site:
Managing Organization:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Contact:
John Knoble
Phone Number:
309-794-4523
Email Address:
Parking and Access Instructions:
Park in gravel parking lot to the left(downstream) after entering the park and crossing railroad tracks, just off Illinois Route 84 just east of Hampton, Illinois.
Site Amenities and Recreation Opportunities:
Fishing, picnicking, restrooms with no water, canoe/kayak trail head, bike path access, and a levee.
Hours:
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Special Closings and Special Events:
May be closed during periods of flooding for visitor safety reasons.
Natural Site Characteristics:
Shallow water marsh on upstream side of levee containing frogs, turtles, muskrats, Blue Herons, and waterfowl in the fall. Downstream of the levee are fishing waters containing all species native to the area.
Site Acreage:
About 2 acres of park, 20 acres of marsh.
Programming and infrastructure needs:
Levee is accessible on top, difficult terrain on slopes.
QC Weather Forecast
Sunday, May 19th, 2013
Thunderstorms Likely
High Temperature: 87
°F
Low Temperature: 67
°F
Monday, May 20th, 2013
Thunderstorms Likely
High Temperature: 83
°F
Low Temperature: 64
°F
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Thunderstorms Likely
High Temperature: 78
°F
Low Temperature: 61
°F
