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Boats by the water at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, a pet-friendly park in Shabbona, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Wildlife at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, a dog-friendly park in Shabbona, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
People riding snowmobiles at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, a dog-friendly park in Shabbona. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Boats by the water at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, a pet-friendly park in Shabbona, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Wildlife at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, a dog-friendly park in Shabbona, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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People riding snowmobiles at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, a dog-friendly park in Shabbona. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Boats by the water at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, a pet-friendly park in Shabbona, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Wildlife at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, a dog-friendly park in Shabbona, IL. Photo by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area in Shabbona, IL, is dog friendly. They welcome pets and their owners to hang out around this 318-acre man-made fishing lake. In addition to the crystal lake that is hugely popular among anglers, landlubbers will love the grass-covered meadows, upland mesic woods, bottomland woods, and the native, undisturbed fen located in the park. You can explore this varied landscape on the eight miles of scenic hiking trails that weave around the area. There are also three picnic areas that can be enjoyed by dogs and their owners. Visit Website

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