Is it safe to swim in Chain of lakes Illinois?

Swimming is good anywhere on the Chain, although Fox and Nippersink lakes can be busy with boat traffic and choppy waters. The general rule for swimming is stay close to the shore and wear life jackets.



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Other facilities available for visitors to enjoy include a campground, beach, and picnic shelters.

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Lake depths range from 40 feet in Lake Marie to a maximum depth of 6 feet in Grass Lake. Along with numerous land-based events in the towns along the Chain O' Lakes, boaters can enjoy water-related activities all summer long.

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The Great Slave Lake with a depth of 2,015 feet is the deepest lake in Canada, located in the east-central Fort Smith region, Northwest Territories, near the Alberta border.

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Activities at Chain O' Lakes
  • Archery Range. An archery range for target practice is located on Rt. ...
  • Bike Trails. There are four surfaced bike trail in the park totaling 6 miles. ...
  • Boating. ...
  • Camping. ...
  • Concession/Boat Rental. ...
  • Fishing. ...
  • Hunting. ...
  • Picnicking.


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The Eagle River-Three Lakes Chain of 28 Lakes is the largest inland Chain of Lakes in the World. The 28-Lake Chain has over 174 miles of shoreline. It spans from 5 miles southeast of the Town of Three Lakes to 1.5 miles west of the City of Eagle River.

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Spending time in natural bodies of water—like oceans, lakes, and rivers—is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. While this can help you stay active, it is important to know that the water we swim, play, wade, and relax in can also spread germs and make you, and those you care about, sick.

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Situated in south-east Siberia, the 3.15-million-ha Lake Baikal is the oldest (25 million years) and deepest (1,700 m) lake in the world. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve.

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Flathead Lake, Montana is so clear that it looks shallow but is actually 370 feet deep.

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