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
Main Beach
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
Three Oaks Recreation Area
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/
West Beach
Amenities: Boat Launch, Ice Skating, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Swimming
Address: 2330 Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Brier Beach
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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Dorothy Beach
Amenities: Playground, Swimming
Address: 209 Dorothy Ct, Island Lake, IL 60042
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South Shore Beach
Amenities: Picnic Table, Playground, Swimming
Address: 132 S Shore Dr, Island Lake, IL 60042
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Veterans Park Beach
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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Morrison Park Beach – Lily Lake
Amenities: Boating, Fishing, Swimming
Address: 233 Rand Rd, Lakemoor, IL 60051
Website: https://www.lakemoor.net/parks—recreation.html
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Petersen Park Beach – McCullom Lake
Amenities: Boating, Playground, Swimming
Address: 4300 Petersen Park Rd McHenry, IL 60050
Website: https://voml.org/parkbeach
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North Beach #1 – Silver Lake
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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South Beach #2 – Silver Lake
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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