RECREATION | WILL COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE
Offers a wide variety of recreational activities 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
Physical Address
17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433
Hours
- Boating: Boats may be launched between April 1 - October 31 - Camping Gear Rental Package Pick Up: Wed 12 pm-4 pm, Thu-Fri 8 am - 4 pm - Camping Gear Rental Package Returns: Mon-Tue 8 am-4 pm - Canoe and Kayak Rental: May 1-Sep 20 - Picnic Shelters: Summer Mon-Sun 8 am-8pm; Fall/Spring Mon-Sun 8 am-6 pm; Winter Mon-Sun 8 am-4 pm
Application process
Call, email, visit website, or visit for services
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 County 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, $2 service fee for online permit sales, Contact for more information- - Fishing: License fees vary, Contact for more information
Required documents
- Camping Gear Rental Packages: Valid credit card, Photo ID, Completed rental agreement at the time of pickup - Dog Parks: Current rabies tag number and expiration date for all dogs - Sledding and Snowshoeing Rental: Photo ID
Eligibility
- Camping: Renters must be an adult ages 18 or older to obtain a permit Canoeing and Kayaking: Must be ages 12 or older to launch a personal canoe or kayak at Monee Reservoir, Youth ages 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult, Individuals renting canoes or kayaks must be ages 18 or older - Dog Parks: Open to anyone - Picnicking: Must be an adult ages 18 or older to obtain a permit - Sledding and Snowshoeing: Must be an adult ages 18 or older to rent an inner tube
Languages
English
Service area
Will County, Illinois
Agency info
WILL COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE
Organization offering recreational activities for youth and the public.