Kidd Lake Marsh State Natural Area - Fults, Illinois
Posted by: paulspaper
N 38° 08.646 W 090° 10.152
15S E 748073 N 4225590
Kidd Lake Marsh State Natural Area is a flat prairie area and wetlands.
Waymark Code: WM3NKC
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2008
Views: 27
It is located on Bluff Road between Fults and Prairie du Rocher. It is near Fults Hill Prairie. No parking area. Just park along the road.
Kidd Lake State Natural Area is an example of the once expansive wetlands of the Mississippi floodplain known as the American Bottoms. The marsh was historically part of an 800-acre lake bed, and was once home to a variety of wetland birds, some now rare in Illinois. It is an important rest stop for migrating waterfowl and continues to provide critical habitat to a diverse range of birds, as well as amphibians and reptiles.
Visitors are welcome, but please help protect the area by not disturbing or removing anything. All natural features are protected by law.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 80 acres
Is there a trail system?: No
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: There really isn't a trail system but there are paths in some areas.
What points of interest are there?: prairie and wetlands.
What activities are available?: none
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): copperheads, probably chiggers in summer, probably mosquitos, hunters in hunting season.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions: Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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