Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park

About Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park

About half of these 2,200 acres are wetland and lake, including 48-acre Lake Defiance — one of the few Illinois glacial lakes still close to its natural state. Ten-plus miles of trail, and McHenry Dam on the Fox River for the anglers.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐦 Birding
• 🧭 Geocaching
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bike helmets
• Life jackets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Tackle kits
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Hunting binoculars

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