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Return to Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge

Blackmon Tract - Tamarack Core Area

Hackmatack – National Wildlife Refuge

This is a site that is also currently open to the public. Here is the link to a Friends of Hackmatack factsheet about the sites at Hackmatack NWR currently open to the public that will help with that.11 acres including a small woodland, opening up to a peaceful view of fields & wetland Located west of the intersection of Hunter Dr. & Highway 12, Richmond, IL.Trails: There are bike racks and picnic tables available, and an accessible path to an overlook of the wetland area. Visitors are permitted to explore the property off-trail. The Prairie Path Trail runs through this property. Prairie Path Trail Map: https://ipp.org/trail-map/

Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge
6316 Harts Road
Ringwood, IL 60072-7692
815-678-4532 ext. 8206
hackmatack@fws.gov

Key Location: Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge

Key Location: Goose Pond Corridor - Turner Tract

Key Location: Queen Anne Prairie Core Area

Key Location: Blackmon Tract - Tamarack Core Area

Key Location: Sphar Tract-Alden Sedge Meadow Core Area

Key Location: Tryon Grove Tract-Tamarack Core Area

To report a wildlife violation, call 1-844-FWS-TIPS or 1-844-397-8477

Blackmon Tract - Tamarack Core Area | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service