Big Foot Beach State Park

Available Activities

Hiking
Camping
Swimming
Fishing

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

Geneva Lake’s Public Beach

Big Foot Beach is one of the only public access points on exclusive Geneva Lake near Chicago. Swimming, wooded camping, and hiking.

Camping

Type	Sites	Details
Wooded Sites	100	Electric available
Season	May – October

Reserve: reserveamerica.com or (888) 947-2757.

Beach

Sandy beach with seasonal lifeguards on 5,200-acre Geneva Lake.

Is there other public access to Geneva Lake?

Very limited! Big Foot Beach is one of the best public options—most of Geneva Lake is surrounded by private estates.

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Last updated: February 20, 2026