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Maps

Countywide Map & Guide to the Forest Preserves
Fox River Trail Map
Directions

Acreage

599 acres

Activities

Bicycling
Boating / Canoeing / Kayaking
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Picnic Shelter Rental
Youth Group Camping

Amenities

Drinking Water
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Public Parking
Toilets
Trails

Picnic Shelters

Large Pavilion
Small Shelter
 

Fox River Preserve & Marina

Marina

Boaters love the Fox River Marina’s central location-a perfect place to start your day in the sun. Boat slips, public boat launch & indoor dry storage are available at the Marina.

The Fox River makes a great playground for a variety of water sports, including wake boarding, water skiing, tubing and fishing.  Fishing enthusiasts bring back up to 50” muskie, up to 30” walleye and small and large mouthed bass.

Please note: Fishing is not permitted in the marina area or from the docks.

Boat Slips

The Marina’s 169 slips are available for rent in 3 sizes: 20, 25, and 30 feet in length. All include access to electric and water; 30-foot slip also includes dock boxes. You can rent the dock boxes separately for 20- and 25-foot slip.

  • Slip holders enjoy 24-hour access to their boats and clean restrooms
  • Rate sheet for slip rental fees and related services.
  • New customers, save up to $180 on a 2010 season slip rental [coupon »]
  • Call 847-381-0669 to join the fun. 

Public Boat Launch

Get in the water fast from our four-lane launch for boats and personal watercraft.

  • Daily launch fee $10 for Lake County residents, $15 nonresidents
  • Seasonal launch fee $195 for Lake County residents, $275 nonresidents
  • Ramp open daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Indoor Dry Storage

In winter, protect your boat in our enclosed, dry building.

In summer, store your boat in the building and take advantage of our in-and-out service that lets you hook up to your vehicle and drive to our launch ramp, or the lake or your choice. 

Preserve

Nestled along a tranquil section of the Fox River, this preserve features trails, a large picnic area, public boat launch, boat slips and open space for outdoor recreation activities.

Trails

Two miles of crushed granite trails wind through woodlands and along the banks of the Fox River. The trail is open to hikers, cyclists and cross-country skiers. The trail also extends from the west to the Village of Port Barrington at Center Street, where it meets with the village's pathway system.

Youth Group Camping

Scouts and other organized youth groups can apply for a permit to use the group camping area at this site, capacity 50. Site includes water and restrooms. Call 847-367-6640 for details about required permits.

 

Location

The Fox River Preserve and Marina is located in the southwest corner of Lake County in Port Barrington.
The entrance and parking area are located on Roberts Road west of Route 59. [view on Google Maps]
 

History

This preserve was once a seasonal recreational vehicle campground. Thanks to extensive land and shoreline restoration and a variety of public access improvements, it is now one of Lake County’s most beautiful landscapes.

 

The Natural Scene

Situated along a peaceful stretch of the Fox River, the site’s natural areas include rolling topography, oak savannas and high-quality wetlands that support several native species and offer habitat protection for diverse wildlife.

In some sections of the preserve, the hilly landscape is typical of southern Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine area. Unique to the site are a large rookery, home to great blue herons and egrets, and a fen that supports two state-listed plant species.

 

Contact Information

Fox River Preserve & Marina
26034 Roberts Rd
Port Barrington, IL 60010
FoxRiverMarina@LCFPD.org
847-381-0669 (phone)
847-382-5718 (fax)
 
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Preserve News

New lands preserved
2010 picnic shelter reservations
Additions to Hastings Lake, Fox River preserves approved
 

Preserve Improvements

Fox River Addition Improvements