RECREATION | WILL COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE

Offers a wide variety of services for residents, including: - Biking. - Boating. - Camping. - Canoeing/kayaking. - Cross-country skiing. - Dog parks. - Fishing. - Geocaching. - Hiking/running. - Horseback riding. - Ice skating. - In-line skating. - Picnicking. - Sledding. - Snowshoeing. - Wildlife viewing.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/26/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Physical Address

17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433

Hours

Boating: Boats may be launched between April 1 - October 31. Camping Gear Rental Package Pick Up: Wed: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Thu-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Camping Gear Rental Package Returns: Mon-Tue: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Canoe and Kayak Rental: May 1 - September 20. Picnic Shelters: Summer: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. Fall/Spring: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Winter: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Fee

Many activities are free. Some fees are required for permits or rentals. Contact for more information. Boating: - Anchor, canoe, kayak, pedal boat, rowboat, and trolling motor and/or battery rental fees vary. Contact for more information. Camping: - Will County Resident: $20 per night. - Non-Will Country Resident: $40 per night. - 50% discount offered to youth group organizations. - Camping gear rental packages available for $20 per night. Must be rented in conjunction with a camping permit and requires a reservation. Canoe and Kayaking: - $20 deposit per boat rental. - $15 for 30 minutes or $30 for half a day. - $20 late return fee. Dog Parks: - Fees vary depending on permit type. Contact for more information. - $2 service fee for online permit sales. Fishing: - License fees vary. Contact for more information. - No fees for fishing pole rental. Picnicking: - Permit fees vary. Contact for more information. Sledding: - $2 per inner tube. Snowshoeing

Eligibility

Eligibility varies depending on activity. Contact for more information. Camping: - Renters must be age 18+ to obtain a permit. Canoeing and Kayaking: - Must be age 12+ to launch a personal canoe or kayak at Monee Reservoir. - Youth (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult. - Individuals renting canoes or kayaks must be age 18+. Dog Parks: - No restrictions for dog park permit holders. Picnicking: - Must be age 18+ to obtain a permit. Sledding and Snowshoeing: - Must be age 18+ to rent an inner tube.

Agency info

WILL COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE