William W. Powers State Recreation Area
The park entrance is 2 miles from Burnham. Day-use fee: No entrance fee (beaches may charge day-use). William W. Powers State Recreation Area is a state park in Illinois.
William W. Powers State Recreation Area map
William W. Powers State Recreation 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 William W. Powers State Recreation Area: No entrance fee (beaches may charge day-use).
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area is 2 miles from Burnham.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at William W. Powers State Recreation Area.
Before you go
William W. Powers State Recreation Area is 2 miles from Burnham.
What to see
- Historic site Park museum Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
- State recreation area Designation in agency park name
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- usgs.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.illinois.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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