Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
The park entrance is 3.6 miles from Carbon Hill. Day-use fee: No entrance fee (beaches may charge day-use). Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area is a state park in Grundy County, Illinois.
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area map
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Entry to Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area: No entrance fee (beaches may charge day-use).
- Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area is 3.6 miles from Carbon Hill.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area.
- Yes, Goose Lake Prairie is open to swimming at Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area.
Before you go
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area is 3.6 miles from Carbon Hill.
Trails
- Marsh Loop Trail Named in Wikipedia park article
What to see
- Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
- Natural area / preserve Designation in agency park name
Swimming
- Goose Lake Prairie
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- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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