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Henderson County State Fish & Wildlife Area
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Henderson County State Fish & Wildlife Area
R.R. #1, Box 118
Keithsburg, Illinois 61442
Phone: 309-374-2496
Email: dnr.bigriver@illinois.gov
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| State Park Overview: |
| Henderson County Conservation Area, which includes Gladstone Lake, offers a variety of recreational facilities. The 27-acre lake has a shoreline of 1.5 miles and a maximum depth of 25 feet. The area, about 20 miles southwest of Monmouth and five miles east of the Mississippi River, has a total of 87 acres. |
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| Camping: |
| Tent and trailer sites are available. All campers must obtain a camping permit from the park personnel. Group camping is permitted; all groups of more than 25 persons need advance permission to enter the area. |
| Picnicking: |
| There is one area on a hill with tables and toilets. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| The lake contains bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, carp and sauger. A boat launch is on the east side of the lake. Motors are not allowed; electric trolling only. |
| History of the Area: |
| Henderson County Conservation Area was purchased by the state in 1961 from the C. B. & Q. Railroad. The railroad used the area to dredge sand and gravel for use in its railroad maintenance. The lake water was used for filling the train?s steam engine. |
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| Ice skating and ice fishing are permitted on the lake when the ice is thick enough. |
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