Made up of nine lakes, this park is a water lover's paradise. You can rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to explore the shorelines. If you prefer to swim or fish, there's plenty of opportunities.
A boat launch makes it a snap to get on the water in minutes. Try your balance with waterskiing out on the lake.
The park offers a nature center to learn about the area. After you learn about the habitat, put on your hiking boots and explore the trails. You can rent a horse or bring your own to navigate the equestrian trail.
In the winter months, you can bring your skis and explore the trails cross country skiing. You can even fish for your supper out on the ice.
Camp in comfort at one of the more than 300 campsites with electricity. You can also rough it at one of the 33 primitive campsites. A camp store provi
Made up of nine lakes, this park is a water lover's paradise. You can rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to explore the shorelines. If you prefer to swim or fish, there's plenty of opportunities.
A boat launch makes it a snap to get on the water in minutes. Try your balance with waterskiing out on the lake.
The park offers a nature center to learn about the area. After you learn about the habitat, put on your hiking boots and explore the trails. You can rent a horse or bring your own to navigate the equestrian trail.
In the winter months, you can bring your skis and explore the trails cross country skiing. You can even fish for your supper out on the ice.
Camp in comfort at one of the more than 300 campsites with electricity. You can also rough it at one of the 33 primitive campsites. A camp store provides the basics for your overnight adventure. This Indiana state park also has a few cabins for those that prefer the comforts of home.
Right where you’d expect it to be, Turner Lake South Campground offers Class B premium sites just mere steps from the lake. The pier parking and boat launch make fishing way easier for anglers that don’t want to waste time mucking around on the park’s mushy gushy shoreline. Bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, muskie, northern pike, bullhe Read more...
Fox Den is a loop located in the Chain O'Lakes State Park. These sites are standard by definition, but the land they sit on ain’t no mediocre. These grounds are located right in the Namaskar, heart center, of Illinois’ largest group of lakes, making this spot every water lover’s wet dream. 6,023 acres alone can be explored for campers—bike, hike, Read more...
Just east of Turner Lake, Honeysuckle Hollow Campground has Class-A premium sites that fare well even for those with discriminating tastes. This is an excellent spot to stay if you bring a boat because it’s really close to the boat launch and bump, set and spike the daylight hours away in the volleyball area. This campground is alcohol-free so it’ Read more...
Prairie View Campground has Class B premium sites south of Turner Lake. While it isn’t the closest camp to the lake, it’s plenty close enough for recreational opportunities. There is a volleyball court nearby where you’re sure to find some competition from the neighboring campgrounds. Alcohol is not permitted in the campground. Read more...
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Chain O'Lakes State Park IL
Explore these connecting lakes on the water or on land!
Made up of nine lakes, this park is a water lover's paradise. You can rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to explore the shorelines. If you prefer to swim or fish, there's plenty of opportunities.
A boat launch makes it a snap to get on the water in minutes. Try your balance with waterskiing out on the lake.
The park offers a nature center to learn about the area. After you learn about the habitat, put on your hiking boots and explore the trails. You can rent a horse or bring your own to navigate the equestrian trail.
In the winter months, you can bring your skis and explore the trails cross country skiing. You can even fish for your supper out on the ice.
Camp in comfort at one of the more than 300 campsites with electricity. You can also rough it at one of the 33 primitive campsites. A camp store provi
Made up of nine lakes, this park is a water lover's paradise. You can rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to explore the shorelines. If you prefer to swim or fish, there's plenty of opportunities.
A boat launch makes it a snap to get on the water in minutes. Try your balance with waterskiing out on the lake.
The park offers a nature center to learn about the area. After you learn about the habitat, put on your hiking boots and explore the trails. You can rent a horse or bring your own to navigate the equestrian trail.
In the winter months, you can bring your skis and explore the trails cross country skiing. You can even fish for your supper out on the ice.
Camp in comfort at one of the more than 300 campsites with electricity. You can also rough it at one of the 33 primitive campsites. A camp store provides the basics for your overnight adventure. This Indiana state park also has a few cabins for those that prefer the comforts of home.
Activities in the park
4 campgrounds in Chain O'Lakes State Park IL
Right where you’d expect it to be, Turner Lake South Campground offers Class B premium sites just mere steps from the lake. The pier parking and boat launch make fishing way easier for anglers that don’t want to waste time mucking around on the park’s mushy gushy shoreline. Bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, muskie, northern pike, bullhe Read more...
Fox Den is a loop located in the Chain O'Lakes State Park. These sites are standard by definition, but the land they sit on ain’t no mediocre. These grounds are located right in the Namaskar, heart center, of Illinois’ largest group of lakes, making this spot every water lover’s wet dream. 6,023 acres alone can be explored for campers—bike, hike, Read more...
Just east of Turner Lake, Honeysuckle Hollow Campground has Class-A premium sites that fare well even for those with discriminating tastes. This is an excellent spot to stay if you bring a boat because it’s really close to the boat launch and bump, set and spike the daylight hours away in the volleyball area. This campground is alcohol-free so it’ Read more...
Prairie View Campground has Class B premium sites south of Turner Lake. While it isn’t the closest camp to the lake, it’s plenty close enough for recreational opportunities. There is a volleyball court nearby where you’re sure to find some competition from the neighboring campgrounds. Alcohol is not permitted in the campground. Read more...
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