On Petite Lake · Antioch, IL 60002 · Lake County, Illinois
Lake County, IL · Chain O' Lakes · Antioch, IL 60002
45 min from O'Hare · 55 min from the Chicago Loop · 65 min from Milwaukee
Lake County is home to the Chain O' Lakes, Illinois's most popular inland water recreation area. The Chain connects more than six navigable lakes through the Fox River system, creating over 7,000 acres of open water for boating, fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Dozens of marinas, boat ramps, and lakefront communities line its shores from Fox Lake to Antioch to Gurnee.
Petite Lake Resort sits on Petite Lake, one of the Chain's signature northern stops. From our private dock, guests can navigate directly into the broader Chain O' Lakes system, accessing Bluff Lake, Pistakee Lake, Grass Lake, Channel Lake, and beyond. No marina membership. No day passes. Just a boat, a key, and the whole chain at your fingertips.
As the county seat of Lake County lies in Waukegan, the area encompasses more than 400,000 residents across charming communities from Libertyville to Zion, yet PLR remains one of the few remaining private lakefront resorts open to vacation guests year-round.
Every stay at Petite Lake Resort includes the full property, no hidden fees, no add-ons.
6-person Lakeview Nordic cedar sauna overlooking Petite Lake. Authentic Finnish-style hot/cold therapy year-round, plunge straight into the lake.
Concrete ramp handles boats up to 24 ft. Trailer parking included. Direct Chain O' Lakes access, no marina fees.
Groomed sandy shoreline, swim buoys, beach loungers, and shaded lakeside picnic tables at the water's edge.
Well-behaved dogs of all sizes welcome with prior notice. Direct lake access and pet-friendly trails minutes away in Antioch.
Complimentary for all guests. Float toys included. Explore the Chain from your own private launch point.
Stocked and ready every night. S'mores, sunsets, and stars over Petite Lake, the classic Lake County evening.
Tie up your boat, kayak, or fishing rig right at your rental home. Private slip with dock access for every unit.
Petite Lake Resort is in the heart of Lake County, easy to reach from every corner of the county and beyond.
From Chicago O'Hare, take I-90/94 N to I-294 N to US-41 N, then head west on IL-173 into Antioch. Total drive time: approximately 45 minutes in normal traffic conditions. From the Chicago Loop, add 10 minutes via I-94 N.
Petite Lake Resort, Lake County IL's waterfront rental home resort on the Chain O' Lakes. Nordic cedar sauna, boat launch, dog-friendly. Available year-round.
