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Fox-Lake
is a town located in both McHenry and Lake Counties in the northeast corner of Illinois, near the Wisconsin border. It is centrally located in what is known as the "Chain O Lakes" region, which is one of the most popular waterways in the Midwest. In the late 1800s, wealthy sportsmen built private clubhouses in the Fox Lake area, which, at that time, was an isolated hunting and fishing region. As the 20th century brought improvements in transportation, the area became more accessible to the general public. Soon hotels, cottages and public resorts were built and Fox Lake became a popular vacation destination. The village of Fox Lake incorporated in 1907 and today has a population that exceeds 9,000. The community has evolved over the past fifty years from a resort town with a few summer cottages and resorts to a family residential community. Downtown Fox Lake is undergoing a complete revitalization and schools are expanding. Residents and visitors alike take advantage of the miles of beautiful shoreline that offer recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and sightseeing. Chain O Lakes State Park has 2,793 acres that adjoin three lakes - Grass, Marie and Nippersink plus the Fox River. The town of Fox Lake is 17 miles west of Waukegan and 46 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
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Fox Lake Vacation Rentals
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Fox Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Super 8 Motel | 112 Warren Dr | Waterloo, IL | 3.4 mi. | (618) 939-2020 | | Red Bud Motel | 1103 S Main | Red Bud, IL | 11.5 mi. | (618) 282-3962 | | Super 8 Motel | 1711 Hwy 2 | Pevely, MO | 11.5 mi. | (636) 479-4900 | | Drury Inn | 1001 Veteran Blvd | Festus, MO | 12.6 mi. | (636) 933-2400 | | Comfort Inn Festus | 1303 Veterans Blvd | Festus, MO | 13.4 mi. | (636) 937-2888 | | Comfort Inn | 3610 W Outer Rd | Arnold, MO | 13.8 mi. | (636) 296-3000 | | Hunters Ridge | 5625 Hunters Vly CT | ST Louis, MO | 14.3 mi. | (314) 892-8900 | | Lamaison De Rocher Country Inn | 2 Duclos And Main | Praire Du Rocher, IL | 14.4 mi. | (618) 284-3463 | | Ramada Limited & Suites | 2121 Ridge Dr | Arnold, MO | 14.8 mi. | (636) 282-2400 | | Best Western 55 South Inn | 6224 Heimos Industrial Park Dr | ST Louis, MO | 15.6 mi. | (314) 416-7639 | | Holiday Inn South | 4234 Butler Hill Rd | Saint Louis, MO | 16.2 mi. | (314) 894-0700 | | Holiday Inn South County CTR | 6921 S Lindbergh Blvd | ST Louis, MO | 16.6 mi. | (800) 264-6616 | | Oak Grove Inn | 6602 S Lindbergh | ST Louis, MO | 17.3 mi. | (314) 894-9449 | | Motel 6 1138 | 6500 S Lindbergh Blvd | ST Louis, MO | 17.4 mi. | (314) 892-3664 | | Gabriel Motel | 600 N State St | Freeburg, IL | 17.6 mi. | (618) 539-5588 | | Cinderella Motel | 1438 Centreville Ave | Belleville, IL | 17.7 mi. | (618) 233-7410 | | Executive Inn | 1234 Centreville Ave | Belleville, IL | 17.7 mi. | (618) 233-1234 | | Sleepy Hollow Motel | 601 S Belt W | Belleville, IL | 17.8 mi. | (618) 233-8680 | | Holiday Inn Express-cahokia | 1607 Pontiac Dr | Cahokia, IL | 18.0 mi. | (618) 332-2000 | | Days Inn | 2120 W Main St | Belleville, IL | 18.4 mi. | (618) 234-9400 | | Super 8 Motel | 600 E Main | Belleville, IL | 18.8 mi. | (618) 234-9670 | | Trails End Motel | 600 Water St | East Saint Louis, IL | 18.9 mi. | (618) 337-2010 | | Budget Inn Motel Alorton | 4600 Missouri Ave | Alorton, IL | 19.0 mi. | (618) 274-7018 | | Delux Motel | 4217 Missouri Ave | Alorton, IL | 19.0 mi. | (618) 271-6861 | | Lakeside Motel | 4300 Missouri Ave | Alorton, IL | 19.0 mi. | (618) 874-4700 | | Scott Lodge Motel | 1651 Old Hwy 158 | Belleville, IL | 19.0 mi. | (618) 744-1244 | | Economy Inn Motel | 7109 Old Missouri Ave | East ST Louis, IL | 19.1 mi. | (
) - | | Westerfield House Inn | 8059 Jefferson Rd | Freeburg, IL | 19.7 mi. | (618) 539-5643 | | Belleville Motel | 931 S Belt W | Belleville, IL | 19.9 mi. | (618) 233-4551 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott-fenton | 1680 Business Park CT | Fenton, MO | 20.4 mi. | (636) 946-1900 | | Pear Tree Inn-fenton | 1100 S Hwy Dr | Fenton, MO | 20.4 mi. | (636) 343-8820 | | Stratford Inn | 800 S Hwy Dr | Fenton, MO | 20.4 mi. | (636) 343-5757 | | Towneplace Suites By Marriott | 1662 Fenton Businss Park Court | Fenton, MO | 20.4 mi. | (800) 257-3000 | | Princess Motel | 3700 Walnut Ave | Alorton, IL | 21.0 mi. | (618) 274-3947 | | Holiday Inn Sw-Viking | 10709 Watson Rd | Saint Louis, MO | 21.4 mi. | (314) 821-6600 | | Quality Inn Southwest | 3730 S Lindbergh Blvd | Saint Louis, MO | 21.5 mi. | (314) 842-1200 | | Days Inn - South | 3660 S Lindbergh Blvd | St Louis, MO | 21.6 mi. | (314) 965-9733 | | First Western Inn | 6814 State St | East Saint Louis, IL | 22.0 mi. | (618) 394-9001 | | Towne Place Suites By Marriott | 1662 Fenton Business Park CT | Fenton, MO | 22.3 mi. | (636) 305-7000 | | Holiday Inn Express | 2625 Lafayette Ave | ST Louis, MO | 22.3 mi. | (314) 773-6500 |
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Fox Lake Weather & Climate
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Southwest Illinois has a four-season, humid continental climate. The weather is variable with hot, humid summers and cold winters. The region also experiences frequent, short fluctuations in temperature, humidity, cloudiness and wind direction. Thunderstorms occur frequently in spring and summer and Illinois is vulnerable to tornado activity. Average precipitation is 36-44 inches. Southern Illinois is hotter and receives more rain than the northern part of the state near Lake Michigan. Snowfall in southern Illinois is usually less than 15 inches, and as in summertime, temperatures in the south are somewhat higher than in the north. Spring and fall are often the most pleasant times of the year in the state of Illinois.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
37°F |
20°F |
2.32 in. |
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| February |
44°F |
25°F |
2.40 in. |
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| March |
54°F |
35°F |
3.73 in. |
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| April |
66°F |
44°F |
4.16 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
54°F |
4.04 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
63°F |
4.01 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
68°F |
4.25 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
66°F |
3.13 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
58°F |
3.41 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
47°F |
3.05 in. |
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| November |
54°F |
36°F |
4.21 in. |
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| December |
42°F |
25°F |
3.40 in. |
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Fox Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lambert St Louis International airport (STL) located about 32 miles northwest of Fox Lake in St. Louis, Missouri, the Perryville Municipal airport (K02) located approximately 34 miles southeast of Fox Lake in Perryville, Missouri, the Spirit Of St Louis airport (SUS) located roughly 35 miles northwest of Fox Lake in St. Louis, Missouri, and finally the St Louis Regional airport (ALN) located around 41 miles north of Fox Lake in Alton, Illinois.
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Fox Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags St. Louis | Eureka | MO | 28.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Raging Rivers Water Park | Grafton | IL | 48.6 mi. | | | Caribbean Water Adventure | Springfield | IL | 108.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Fox Lake Country Club | Fox Lake | IL | | | | Acorns Golf Links | Waterloo | IL | 3.4 mi. | | | Annbriar Golf Course | Waterloo | IL | 3.4 mi. | | | Ridge Golf & Country Club | Waterloo | IL | 3.4 mi. | | | Columbia Bridges Golf Club | Columbia | IL | 10.2 mi. | | | Columbia Golf Club | Columbia | IL | 10.2 mi. | | | River Lakes Golf Course | Columbia | IL | 10.2 mi. | | | Joachim Golf Course | Herculaneum | MO | 10.9 mi. | | | North County Country Club | Red Bud | IL | 11.9 mi. | | | Crystal Highlands Golf Club | Festus | MO | 12.3 mi. | | | Triple Lakes Golf Club | Millstadt | IL | 12.6 mi. | | | Pomme Creek Golf Course | Arnold | MO | 13.9 mi. | | | Elmwood Golf Course | Belleville | IL | 19.1 mi. | | | Orchards Golf Course | Belleville | IL | 19.1 mi. | | | Prairies of Cahokia Golf Course | Cahokia | IL | 19.1 mi. | | | Westhaven Golf Course | Belleville | IL | 19.1 mi. | | | Yorktown Golf Complex | Belleville | IL | 19.1 mi. | | | Lakewood Golf Club | Fenton | MO | 20.1 mi. | | | Riverside Golf Club | Fenton | MO | 20.1 mi. | | | Tapawingo National Golf Club | Sunset Hills | MO | 20.1 mi. | | | Raintree Country Club | Hillsboro | MO | 20.9 mi. | | | Clinton Hill Country Club | Belleville | IL | 21.6 mi. | | | Paradise Valley Golf & Country Club | High Ridge | MO | 21.7 mi. | | | Sugar Creek Golf Course | High Ridge | MO | 21.7 mi. | | | Deer Creek Golf Club | House Springs | MO | 22.2 mi. | | | House Springs Public Golf Course | House Springs | MO | 22.2 mi. | | | Stonewolf Golf Club | Fairview Heights | IL | 22.4 mi. | | | Eagle Springs Golf Course | Saint Louis | MO | 22.6 mi. | | | Emerald Greens Golf Course | Saint Louis | MO | 22.6 mi. | | | Normandie Golf Course | Saint Louis | MO | 22.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mastodon State Park | | MO | 12.4 mi. | | | Fort Chartres State Park | | IL | 14.9 mi. | | | Holten State Park | | IL | 21.1 mi. | | | Cahokia Mounds State Park | | IL | 25.5 mi. | | | Castlewood State Park | | MO | 25.8 mi. | | | Horseshoe Lake State Park | | IL | 27.2 mi. | | | Fort Kaskaskia State Park | | IL | 27.7 mi. | | | Saint Francois State Park | | MO | 28.6 mi. | | | Washington State Park | | MO | 30.8 mi. | | | Hawn State Park | | MO | 32.8 mi. | | | Babler State Park | | MO | 35.5 mi. | | | Saint Joe State Park | | MO | 38.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Labor & Industry Museum | Belleville | IL | 19.0 mi. | (History) | | Fenton History Museum | Fenton | MO | 20.4 mi. | (History) | | McCabe Powers Historical Museum | St. Louis | MO | 23.1 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Westward Expansion-Gateway Arch | St. Louis | MO | 23.1 mi. | (History) | | International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame | St. Louis | MO | 23.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Forum for Contemporary Art | St. Louis | MO | 23.1 mi. | (Art) | | Laumeier Sculpture Park and Museum | St. Louis | MO | 23.1 mi. | (Art) | | St. Louis Art Museum | St. Louis | MO | 23.1 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Louis Zoological Park | St. Louis | MO | 23.1 mi. | | | Henson Robinson Zoo | Springfield | IL | 108.2 mi. | |
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