Beaches

We hope you enjoy this list of local beaches to help you escape and reset. We included a list of amenities such as swimming, kayaking, boating, restrooms, playgrounds, and more. Remember to always be aware of your surroundings and safety, wear appropriate attire and please preserve these natural beauties!

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  • Crystal Lake
  • Island Lake
  • Lakemoor
  • McCullom Lake
  • Oakwood Hills

Amenities: Boat Launch, Boat Rental (Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboards, Paddle Boats, Row Boats), Concessions, Picnic Rentals, Playground, Restrooms, Sailing Lessons, Swimming

Address: 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Website: https://www.crystallakeparks.org/beaches

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrystalLakeParkDistrict

Amenities: Boat Rentals, Concessions, Paddleboarding, Pavillion Rentals, Restrooms, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Trails, Wakeboarding

Address: 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Website: https://www.crystallake.org/three-oaks-recreation

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threeoaksrecreationarea/

Amenities: Boat Launch, Ice Skating, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Swimming

Address: 2330 Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Website: https://www.crystallakeparks.org/beaches

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrystalLakeParkDistrict

Amenities: Fishing, Pier, Playground, Restrooms, Showers

Address: 209 Brier Ct, Island Lake, IL 60042

Website: https://sandee.com/united-states/illinois/island-lake/brier-beach

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Amenities: Playground, Swimming

Address: 209 Dorothy Ct, Island Lake, IL 60042

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Amenities: Picnic Table, Playground, Swimming

Address: 132 S Shore Dr, Island Lake, IL 60042

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Amenities: Restrooms, Swimming

Address: 316 Island Dr, Island Lake, IL 60042

Website:https://sandee.com/united-states/illinois/island-lake/island-lake—veterans-park-beach

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Amenities: Boating, Fishing, Swimming

Address: 233 Rand Rd, Lakemoor, IL 60051

Website: https://www.lakemoor.net/parks—recreation.html

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Amenities: Boating, Playground, Swimming

Address: 4300 Petersen Park Rd McHenry, IL 60050

Website: https://voml.org/parkbeach

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Amenities: Boating (non-motorized), Fishing, Swimming

Address: 105 N Shore Dr, Oakwood Hills, IL 60013

Website: https://www.oakwoodhills.org/index.asp?SEC=1C336BA8-1656-4085-BFD7-A3D7B08C714D

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Amenities: Boating (non-motorized), Fishing, Swimming

Address: 14 Echo Hill, Oakwood Hills, IL 60013

Website: https://www.oakwoodhills.org/index.asp?SEC=1C336BA8-1656-4085-BFD7-A3D7B08C714D

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