State Parks Near Schaumburg, Illinois
17 state park units lie within 50 miles of Schaumburg, including 3 parks across the line in Wisconsin. The closest is James "Pate" Philip State Park, about 10 mi west of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- James "Pate" Philip State Park10 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 17 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 111 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 2pets allowed
State parks near Schaumburg, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Schaumburg; driving distance is usually longer.
James "Pate" Philip State Park
James "Pate" Philip State Park is a park in DuPage County, about 2 miles north of Wayne.
Hours, fees and rules for James "Pate" Philip State Park →Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 10 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park →Volo Bog State Natural Area
Covering about 796 acres, Volo Bog State Natural Area lies in Lake County, in Lakemoor.
Hours, fees and rules for Volo Bog State Natural Area →Chain O' Lakes State Park
Covering about 5,124 acres, Chain O' Lakes State Park lies in Lake County, about 3 miles north of Fox Lake.
Hours, fees and rules for Chain O' Lakes State Park →Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
The official site lists about 5 miles of trails. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park →Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area is a recreation area in Kendall County, about 4 miles south of Plano.
Hours, fees and rules for Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area →William W. Powers State Recreation Area
William W. Powers State Recreation Area is a recreation area in Cook County, in Burnham.
Hours, fees and rules for William W. Powers State Recreation Area →Big Foot Beach State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 100 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Big Foot Beach State Park →Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, and boating. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Richard Bong State Recreation Area →Channahon State Park
In Will County, in Channahon, Channahon State Park covers about 4 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Channahon State Park →Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area
The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area →Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area
Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 4,531-acre recreation area in Will County, about 4 miles northwest of Wilmington.
Hours, fees and rules for Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area →White River State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for White River State Trail →Heidecke Lake SFWA
Heidecke Lake SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Grundy County, about 5 miles east of Morris.
Hours, fees and rules for Heidecke Lake SFWA →Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail
In Grundy County, about 3 miles west of Morris, Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail covers about 1,080 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail →William G. Stratton State Park
William G. Stratton State Park is a 14-acre park in Grundy County, in Morris.
Hours, fees and rules for William G. Stratton State Park →Gebhard Woods State Park
Covering about 31 acres, Gebhard Woods State Park lies in Grundy County, in Morris.
Hours, fees and rules for Gebhard Woods State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Schaumburg
- Chain O' Lakes State Park 31 mi north · Campground listed
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park 33 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area 36 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Big Foot Beach State Park 41 mi northwest · 100 campsites
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 42 mi north · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Schaumburg
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park 33 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Schaumburg
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park 33 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area 45 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Schaumburg
- Big Foot Beach State Park 41 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 42 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Schaumburg
- Big Foot Beach State Park 41 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 42 mi north · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Schaumburg
- Big Foot Beach State Park 41 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 42 mi north · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Schaumburg
What is the closest state park to Schaumburg?
James "Pate" Philip State Park is the closest, about 10 miles west of Schaumburg in a straight line. Next are Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area.
How many state parks are near Schaumburg?
17 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Schaumburg have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Chain O' Lakes State Park, Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park and Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Schaumburg?
Yes, at 2 parks, including Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park and Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Schaumburg?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Wheaton, IL12 mi south
- Near Elgin, IL12 mi west
- Near Campton Hills, IL18 mi west
- Near Aurora, IL21 mi southwest
- Near Chicago, IL24 mi southeast
- Near Orland Park, IL31 mi south
- Near DeKalb, IL35 mi west
- Near Kenosha, WI40 mi north
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.