Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area was established in 1993 when the Illinois Department of Natural Resources bought 16,550 acres of land from Commonwealth Edison. The energy company had acquired the land in the late 1960's and early 1970's with the intentions of building an electric plant on the site.

Also known as “Site M,” Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area covers 26 square miles of woodlands, prairies, croplands, and wetlands. The park also includes three lakes and seven ponds.

Park guests can choose from activities such as boating, camping, fishing, hunting, and picnicking. There are 17 miles of trails for guests to hike or mountain bike. Equestrian trails traverse 26 miles of this beautiful wildlife area.

For more information on Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area, write or call:

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area
10149 County Highway 11
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 452-7741

Directions:
From Springfield, take Highway 125 west 33 miles and go north on Highway 78. Go 8 miles on Highway 78 and look for signs to Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area.

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