State Recreation Area · Illinois
William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Location
- Cook County, Illinois
- Nearest town
- 2.3 miles northeast of Burnham
- Type
- State Recreation Area
About William W. Powers State Recreation Area
Wolf Lake covers about 419 of the recreation area's 580 acres, giving anglers roughly 6 miles of shoreline to fish along. The surrounding land sits within Chicago's Hegewisch community area and is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. It draws about half a million visitors a year and is recognized as one of the more significant biological sites in the Chicago region.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
William W. Powers State Recreation Area is in Cook County, Illinois, 2.3 miles northeast of Burnham. 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.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.