Illinois Beach State Park

  • Lake Front / Park Office, Zion, Illinois
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Illinois Beach is the only Illinois state park on Lake Michigan and features the state's only sand dunes. It's a major recreation area with beaches ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com

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At this park, the most you will pay is $11.00 per night, what we think is a major bargain. more on Epinions.com

I went there a few days ago and to my surprise the beach is now covered with sand-great!!!! more on TripAdvisor

We have witnessed plenty of beer and wine cooler drinking. more on Epinions.com

The bathroom and showering facilities were very well kept. more on Epinions.com

Illinois Beach State Park offers miles of great Lake Michigan beach, miles of terrific biking and hiking trails, a very nice resort and restaurant with fantastic views, and a terrain that includes miles of beach, dunes, savannah, wetlands, river front, and woodlands. more on Epinions.com

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For those who live in Chicago, there is not much nature around except for Starved Rock in Ottawa and Illinois Beach State Park. Both of these places are my favorite when it comes to a quick gateway. I ... more on TripAdvisor

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The beach itself is a little rocky, but that's not a big concern of mine. One of the nicest things about this park is the landscape further inland--given how close it is to Chicago, it's kind of surprising how many native ... more on GeckoGo

Great Amenities at Illinois Beach State Park:

  • Fixed dump station
  • Bbq/picnic area
  • Hiking trails
  • Historic sites nearby
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Children's activities
  • Beach access

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