Fox Lake Travel Information
Fox Lake, population 9,178, is a rapidly growing resort town that
serves as the recreational hub of the Chain O’ Lakes region. The Chain
O’ Lakes region, a series of 15 lakes and the Fox River, offers more
than 7,000 acres of water recreation within an hour of
Chicago. The lakes host summer water sports of all kinds from
swimming to skiing to all varieties of boating. Marinas rimming the
lakes provide rentals of pontoon, fishing boats, personal watercraft,
canoes and kayaks. Sailboating is also popular. An abundance of fish
species, bass, blue gill, channel catfish, carp, muskie, northern pike
and walleye make the lakes fishing destinations year round. Areas
around the lakes are open for deer and waterfowl hunting. Nearby
Chain O’ Lakes State Park offers camping and cabin and tent rentals.
The park also offers an equestrian trail and horse rental, as well as
cross-country skiing, biking and hiking trails. In winter, ice
skating, ice fishing and snowmobiling are permitted on the
lakes. Fox Lake is 55 miles northwest of Chicago and 80 miles
east of Rockford. It is accessible via U.S. Highway12. Lodging options
include cabins, resorts, hotels, and campgrounds.
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