Chain O’ Lakes State Park

This park boasts access to three natural lakes, plus seven smaller ones connected by the Fox River into a beautiful chain. Needless to say, it’s a paradise for boaters, water skiers, and fishers. There are also six miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails to discover before you bed down at one of the 151 campsites. Tucked among the largest concentration of natural lakes in Illinois, Chain O' Lakes State Park offers scenic hiking and popular fishing spots as well as boat and canoe rentals. After a day on the water, you can pitch a tent in the Class A Honey Suckle Hollow and Fox Den camp areas or one of three Class B campgrounds, which are about half the price per night.

Unplug is among the largest concentration of natural lakes in Chain O’ Lakes State Park. Water enthusiasts will love this park's prime access to three large natural lakes—plus seven smaller ones along the chain—all stemming from the mighty Fox River. With nearly 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline, it's a paradise for swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, and waterskiing. Set up camp for a weekend of water-oriented activities and hiking or horseback riding amid the scenic trails. The park's 230 campsites can all be reserved online. The area boasts plenty of conservation areas and nature preserves worth exploring, including the McHenry County Conservation District's 400-acre Glacial Park, surrounded by 3,000 untouched acres. Roam the cattail marshes, bogs, and kames left behind by ice age glaciers.

Location: 8916 Wilmot Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081, United States

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