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Access Site IL

Chain O' Lakes State Park

Turner Lake

Source: illinois_natural_history_survey Updated 1 year ago

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City: Fox Lake, IL
County: Lake County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.44914100, -88.18843600
CRX6+MJ Fox Lake, IL, USA
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About This Access Site
**Location & Launch Details**
Turner Lake is a 44-acre lake within Chain O' Lakes State Park near Fox Lake in Lake County, Illinois. The access point features a single gravel boat ramp on the northeast end of the lake, providing primitive launching for kayaks, canoes, and small boats. The ramp is free to use with no launch fees.

**Boating Regulations & Lake Conditions**
Turner Lake has a maximum depth of 10 feet (average 5 feet), making it suitable for recreational paddling and small motorboats. **Important restriction: Only electric trolling motors are allowed on Turner Lake**, unlike the other lakes in the Chain O' Lakes system which have no horsepower limitations. The lake also features two fishing piers and benefits from an updated aeration system. For current regulations and conditions, contact the park at 847-587-8540.

**Connectivity**
Turner Lake provides access to the broader Chain O' Lakes system, which includes nine total lakes connected by the Fox River—offering paddlers the option to explore beyond Turner Lake if they have appropriate watercraft and motors for those waters.