The Refuge is managed under the Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges Complex. Emiquon and Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuges are also managed under this refuge complex.
From Jacksonville: Follow Route 67 north approximately 25 miles to Highway 104. Turn west onto Highway 104 approximately 5 miles. Turn north onto Putnam Street. Follow Putnam to Gaskill. Turn east and then north onto Beach Road. Follow Beach Road 1/2 mile to refuge.