Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area

Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area entrance fee

Free entry

About Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area

The largest prairie remnant left in Illinois, 2,537 acres of the grassland that once covered nearly 60 percent of the state. More than half is a dedicated nature preserve, and it still nests threatened birds such as the Henslow's sparrow.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐦 Birding
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bug spray
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Hunting binoculars
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Heidecke Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area
• William G. Stratton State Park
• Channahon State Park
• Gebhard Woods State Park
• Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail