Pearl Lake

My nephews and niece love the kids play area, its a super chill atmosphere great place to take the family for some sun and get cooled down close to the greater rockford area. Its a semi private campground/resort. I was a guest of a tenant.

No baby tents no umbrellla and an empty Monday. Let us pay and come in with or items to an hour later for us to take it down. Family of gingers and need shade. But allowed two people I front of us to have the same tent. Been coming here since I was a kid and never had an issue. New mgmt is does not care about their people. You can’t see this from their reviews. Do not go save your $25 a person for a place that appreciates you!!

A spring fed lake. There's lots to do. You can rent kayak or SUP boards. Bring your ouw food and drinks. They offer ice cream treats and Popsicles of a cost.
This is not free, and there are no lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk. If you have children, you must be with them in the water, and please be vigilant.

Tickets were $20 per person , I guess if you are planning on staying all day it's worth it to at least visit once and see the clear waters. They do have other water sports for $10. Park is clean, there's shade for those w little ones, parking is free.

My favorite place for a dive! Crystal clear water for both SCUBA and beach going. No murky water here! Super warm water. Since it isn't huge, it isn't ice cold like Lake Michigan. Well taken care of and friendly staff! Pricy to get in but worth it. You can tell they put the price of admission into keeping it beautiful.