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Chain O' Lakes State Park

Chain O' Lakes State Park
Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim from New York City, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Lake County, Illinois
Nearest town
2.3 miles southwest of Channel Lake
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Chain O' Lakes State Park

A 2,793-acre tract sits where the Fox River flows into the Chain O'Lakes, spanning land in both Lake and McHenry counties. The park occupies this inlet area within the wider Chicago suburban region, giving it a direct connection to the lake chain the park is named for.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Chain O' Lakes State Park is in Lake County, Illinois, 2.3 miles southwest of Channel Lake. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Chain O' Lakes State Park

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 64 in Illinois →

Towns near Chain O' Lakes State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.