Illinois lake trips
Where to stay at 42 of Illinois’s biggest and most popular lakes. Each destination shows the lake’s water-quality grade, nearby state parks, and live lodging prices, so you book on water we’ve graded — not just the view.
Explore Illinois lakes
Every graded lake in Illinois, ranked A–F
Illinois's cleanest and most-polluted lakes, ranked A–F
Species activity outlook by water temperature and season
Best-graded lakes within 50 miles of Chicago
Best-graded lakes within 50 miles of Rockford
Where to stay for a Illinois lake trip
Search cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals across Illinois's top lake destinations — live availability and prices on one map.
Top-rated places to stay near Illinois lakes
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