If you’re looking for a perfect place to spend a day with your family—lounging on the beach, wandering through the sand, or splashing in the lake—Illinois Beach State Park is the ideal spot.
Stretching 6.5 miles along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan in northern Illinois, this beach offers a wide range of recreational opportunities in one of the most unique and beautiful natural settings in the country.
It is the only remaining beach ridge shoreline in the state, featuring dunes, swales, sprawling marshes, oak forests, hiking trails, and a diverse array of wildlife.
The 4,160-acre park consists of two separate areas (the North Unit and the South Unit) and provides ample opportunities for swimming, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping, and simply enjoying nature.
Illinois Beach State Park has a 6.5-mile shoreline, with its own beachfront resort
If you’re considering a weekend getaway, the Illinois Beach Hotel is the only one situated directly on the shores of Lake Michigan. It offers guests a unique experience with locally sourced comfort food and inviting accommodations set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Michigan’s sunrise.
Conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee, the hotel is known for locally sourced comfort food and inviting accommodations. Plus, it’s set against the beautiful backdrop of a Lake Michigan sunrise.
Hotel guests can step out of the lobby to stroll along the shores of the lake, play in the waves, or simply lounge on the sand and soak up the sun. The expansive lobby features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer beautiful views of the lakeshore.
