Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park Campground
Open April 1 through November 15. Reservations accepted up to 180 days in advance via ExploreMoreIL. Unreserved sites available first-come, first-served. High demand on summer weekends.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:48PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park campground occupies the southern unit of this 4,160-acre park spanning 6.5 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline in northeastern Illinois. The campground provides 220 Class A Premium sites, all with electric hookups and access to water hydrants distributed throughout the grounds. Shower buildings with flush toilets serve campers, and a dump station is located at the campground entrance. The park preserves Illinois's only remaining beach ridge shoreline, featuring a unique landscape of dunes, swales, sprawling marshes, and oak forests. Over 650 plant species thrive in this diverse ecosystem. Campers have access to swimming beaches, hiking and biking trails, fishing areas, and Sand Pond with its accessible fishing pier. Reservations are strongly recommended for summer weekends due to high demand and can be made up to 180 days in advance through ExploreMoreIL. The Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center is also located within the park for those seeking additional lodging options.
Directions
From the south: I-294 north to Route 173 east to Sheridan Road, right on Sheridan to Wadsworth Road, left into park. From the north: I-94 south to Route 173 east to Sheridan Road, right on Sheridan to Wadsworth Road, left into park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 221ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (847) 662-4811 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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