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Recreation | Will County Forest Preserve

17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433

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

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

Hours

  • Boating: Boats may be launched between Apr 1 - Oct 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-8 pm
Fall/Spring Mon-Sun 8 am-6 pm Winter Mon-Sun 8 am-4 pm
(708) 534-8499
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Main Phone

(708) 946-2216
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Application process

Call, email, visit website, or visit for services

Fees

  • 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

Service area

Will County, IL

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

Date of Last Formal Update

07/07/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Will County Forest Preserve

Organization offering recreational activities for youth and the public.