Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve

Category: Nature preserve in Mahomet, Illinois

Address: 109 S Lake of the Woods Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853, USA

Phone: +12175863360

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–9PM

Monday: 7AM–9PM

Tuesday: 7AM–9PM

Wednesday: 7AM–9PM

Thursday: 7AM–9PM

Friday: 7AM–9PM

Saturday: 7AM–9PM

Reviews

derrell spiker

Jul 3, 2022

Great time with my family fishing,paddle boats and grilled out

Kristen Newman

Dec 3, 2021

We rented the Elks Lake Pavilion for an event and it was the perfect setting for it. There are swings next to it for the kids, the tables and chairs are provided inside the building, there are also picnic tables outside behind the building …

Victoria Allen

Nov 3, 2021

Always amazing. Staff is great with upkeep, its always clean. My favorite place other than my house to meditate. Lots of gorgeous wildlife. Only downside is sometimes visitors are a little disrespectful to the wildlife but they can't really control that.

Rebecca A

Aug 5, 2021

Stopped on a whim on my way to WI because I needed a break and loved the name. So glad I did. Peaceful park with water and huge gorgeous trees. Great spot for lunch, a walk, or relaxing.

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Questions & Answers

Is this park pet friendly ?

Alejandra Lucio | Apr 2, 2019
Teresa DeWitt | Apr 3, 2019

They ask that the dogs be on leads but, yes, they are dog friendly.

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Is there picnic tables

Maya Hamilton | Apr 1, 2021
Manda Blackwell | Apr 2, 2021

Well you can't camp at Lake of the Woods. You can at TinCup down the road. But there are tons of picnic tables through out the park.. There's many beautiful spots with tables around.. Also if your thinking party or gathering there's buildings that can be rented. Plus there grills all scattered all over. Oh there are restroom buildings throughout the park as well..

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Is it free to swim or do you need a membership?

Brittney Raynor | Apr 1, 2020
Tammy b | Apr 2, 2020

Its free

Do they sell fishing license here

Lorilee McCoy | Apr 2, 2019
Ed M | Apr 3, 2019

No, but you can get one at the Mahomet Ace Hardware.

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Does it have hiking trails

Jackie Ward | Jun 5, 2021
Dan Lillyman | Jun 6, 2021

There is a 3-mile paved biking/walking trail, point-to-point, from east to west borders, parking at both trailheads. Also, parking off of rt 47, just north of I-74. Many trails in the Buffalo Trace section, west side of rt 47. Much to explore here!

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Is this park closed to public?

Kinta Sanchez | May 6, 2021
Deb | May 7, 2021

Nope!

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Is swimming allowed?

Scarlett Deaton | Apr 1, 2021
Michael King | Apr 2, 2021

No

Does the lake allow fishing boats?

Ronald Knapp | Apr 1, 2020
Corey Heiser | Apr 2, 2020

Yes. Electric only. There are 2 boat ramps. The western ramp by the spillway is easier to use with a bigger boat.

Is their a pier for Fishing?

David C Lillarf Sr | Apr 1, 2020
MaddMoxxi B | Apr 2, 2020

There is a pier but I do believe it is used for the paddle boats.

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Can I kayak here

sharri lowery | Apr 1, 2020
Marty Rothermel | Apr 2, 2020

I believe so. There is a No Motor rule on the lake and dedicated launch areas for those boating and such. I have not personally kayaked there, but do not recall any kayak restrictions.

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