Recreation

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite open-air activities in just about any of DuPage's forest preserves. Visitors can try birding, camping, fishing, picnicking, cross-country skiing, ice skating, ice fishing, snow tubing or just hiking through the woods – click on the links below or check our quarterly publication, The DuPage Conservationist, and Visitor's Guide for details. Activities such as boating, camping, model aircraft flying and model boating require a permit, which can be obtained by mail, phone or at the District's headquarters at least 3 business days in advance.

• Boating
• Dogs in the Preserves
• Camping
• Permits & Fees
• Fishing
• Golfing
• Reservable Areas
• Snow Tubing
• Trails

For current information about forest preserve outdoor activties and programs, view the Outdoor Report or call the 24-hour Outdoor Report at (630) 871-6422.

Street Address: 3 S 580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-8761
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5000, Wheaton, IL 60189-5000
email: forest@dupageforest.com (630) 933-7200 Fax: (630) 933-7204 TTY: (800) 526-0857