Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park

About Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park

Illinois' only surviving beach-ridge shoreline runs 6.5 miles along Lake Michigan here, with dunes, swales, marsh and black oak savanna across 4,160 acres. Swim, hike or camp on a stretch of coast found nowhere else in the state.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Restrooms & Showers
• 🏨 Lodge
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water

Camping options

• Class A (electric, water, showers)

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

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Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Bike helmets
• Water shoes
• Handheld GPS
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits

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• North Point Marina State Recreation Area
• Chain O' Lakes State Park
• Volo Bog State Natural Area
• Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park
• James "Pate" Philip State Park
• William W. Powers State Recreation Area