Adeline Jay-Geo Karis Illinois Beach State Park
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Overview
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Location Address: Lake Front, Zion, Illinois 60099 GPS: 42.426513, -87.804768 View on Map Local Directions: From the South: I-294 north to R173 east (approx. 1 mile) to Rt. 41, turn right on Rt. 41 (approx. 3 mile) to Wadsworth Road (stop light intersection) turn left heading east on Wadsworth. Wadsworth Road will dead end right into the park (approx. 8 mile). From the North: I-94 South to Waukegan Rt. 41 (Left Exit). Once on Rt. 41 continue to Wadsworth Road (second stop light) turn left heading east on Wadsworth. Wadsworth will dead end right into the park.
Contact Information Local Phone: 1-847-662-4811 Website: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/P... Email: DNR.ParksAdmin@illinois.gov
Open April to December
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Sites
241 RV Sites, 241 Tent Sites, 1 Group Site, 241 Electric Only, 30 Amps, 50 Amps
Rates Daily Rates: $17.50 - $35.00
Facilities & Services
Bathhouse / Restrooms, Dump Station, Hot Showers, Vault Toilets
Recreation
Biking, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Playground, Swimming
Policies
All Ages, Pets Welcome
Restrictions
Max RV Length 64 ft
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Group Camping
Group site can accommodate minimum of 10-60 people. Fee is $20/night.
Amps | 30 Amps | | 50 Amps | | Sites | Group Site | 1 | Surface | Gravel | 241 | Setting | Shaded | 241 | Other Amenities | Firepit / Fire Ring | 241 | Grill | 241 | Picnic Table | 241 |
Daily Rates: $17.50 - $35.00
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Bathhouse / Restrooms |
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Controlled Access Gate |
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Dump Station |
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Firewood |
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Handicap Facilities |
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Hot Showers |
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Ice |
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Morning Paper |
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Pay Phone |
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Picnic Shelters |
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Restaurant |
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Vault Toilets |
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Visitor Parking |
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Beach |
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Biking |
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Bird Watching |
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Boating |
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Canoeing |
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Fishing |
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Lake/Pond |
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Hiking |
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Kayaking |
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Pavilion |
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Planned Group Activities |
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Playground |
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Recreation Room / Area |
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Sports Field |
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Swimming |
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Lake |
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Volleyball |
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Wildlife Watching |
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Average Rating | | (3.5) | Based on 2 reviews |
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| Good park close to Chicago | |
If you're in a need of a quick getaway close to Chicago, this is a good option. We biked up from Chicago (~42 miles). The bike paths were good until we got to Waukgena. The sites were better than expected - we had a lot of trees/shade and didn't feel too close to our neighbors. It was quiet at night. I wouldn't say there's a ton to do in the area. The beach is fairly rocky and the water is freezing. There are a few hiking and biking trails, but we didn't do much exploring since we had crappy weather. The nuclear power plant is very close by which made an interesting walk.
We stayed here in a Tent. | | Comments (0) |
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| Nice, family-friendly campground by the beach | |
What I like about this campground: 1) Very nice location, secluded, close to the beach, and only 10 minutes from the restaurants and attractions in the area. 2) The rangers are friendly but strict in enforcing rules, so no one gets disturbed by noise in the middle of the night. 3) Very nice trails for walking and biking. 4) Lots of shade. What I don't like about this campground: no lifeguards at the beach, no full hookups, no wifi or cable, not all the showers work, and there's no hot water in the shower.
We stayed here in a Class C Motorhome. | | Comments (0) |
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