Pearl Lake

Not sure where the name came from, but take it from, there’s not much(OK, none) luck snorkeling or scuba diving in this lake for pearls, if there were any to begin with! It’s mucky water(as most lakes are in Illinois), but during a hot and humid summer, this little lakeside haven is just the perfect place to get away from all the distractions. Located just due west off of HWY 39-90 and just a stone’s throw due south of the Wisconsin– Illinois state line, this campground gets extra points for its easy on/off access points– where in less than 10 minutes from a major interstate highway, you can find lake-side bliss peach& quiet without any roaring nearby traffic. The on-site amenities are just basic, so plan to bring everything with you, but if you do forget anything, there’s plenty of nearby stores. Insider’s tip? If it gets too busy on Lake Pearl, head over to nearby Lake Victoria, which is actually about 3 times larger and surprisingly, completely devoid of all the tourists and traffic you’ll encounter at Pearl Lake(although the beachhead there is far superior). 

Happy Camping!