Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park, State beach and park in Lake County, US
The state park extends 6.5 miles along Lake Michigan with sand dunes, marshes, oak forests, and diverse plant communities along the shoreline.
The park, established in 1948, represents the last remaining beach ridge shoreline in Illinois, preserving natural coastal formations for future generations.
The park functions as an educational center where visitors learn about coastal ecosystems through interpretive programs and natural history exhibitions.
The park provides 241 electrical campsites, multiple hiking trails, swimming areas, and fishing spots, with reservations required from May through September.
Dead River flows through the park but frequently forms a natural dam at its mouth, creating a distinct marshy ecosystem with specialized plant species.
Location: Lake County
Inception: 1948
Operator: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Address: 1 1 Lake Front Drive 60099 Zion 60099 Zion
Phone: +18476624811
Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/AdelineJayGeo-KarisIllinoisBeach.aspx
GPS coordinates: 42.41720,-87.81170
Latest update: May 15, 2025 21:43
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