Illinois Swimming Holes

Illinois has 3 named swimming holes on record across 3 counties. Types include lake coves and rivers. 1 has a closure or hazard note on file.

  • No closure on file
  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Showing 3 of 3 swimming holes

Name Water type Access Fee Status
Giant City Lake Jackson County
Development Lake cove Access – Fee No Illinois state park entrance fee stated on the park page Status No swimming
Development Lake cove Access – Fee No Illinois state park entrance fee stated on the park page Status No closure on file
Kickapoo State Park Vermilion County
Development River Access – Fee No Illinois state park entrance fee stated on the park page Status Closure or warning on file
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Common questions

Where are the swimming holes in Illinois?

3 named swimming holes are on record: Giant City Lake, Illinois Beach, and Kickapoo State Park.

Are any swimming holes in Illinois closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Kickapoo State Park. Each page has the dated detail.

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