Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area
Address
4320 W. Toto Rd., North Judson, IN 46366
Contact
Phone: (574) 896-3522
About
Designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, 4,199-acre Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area is part of the Grand Kankakee Marsh region (see sidebar, page 39). A single-lane gravel road follows the levee along the south side of the Yellow River and offers excellent wildlife viewing into the bottomland swamps and Yellow River. Ten-Mile Road is gated and offers foot access to the swamp and forest between the Yellow and Kankakee rivers. Watch for bald eagles, which have nested here for many years. Two boat ramps access the Kankakee River. Limited amenities, but a great place to immerse yourself in nature. Call (219) 896-3522 for hunting information.