Visitor Centers

Visitor Center Amenities

The Monee Reservoir Visitor Center offers concessions and rentals for users to enjoy at the preserve.

The following licenses, passes, and permits are available for purchase at the Visitor Center:

Fishing Licenses
Canoe/Kayak Launch Passes (required for launch of watercraft at Monee Reservoir)
Camping Permits
Dog Park Permits
Picnic Permits

The following bait, tackle, and snacks are some popular items also available for purchase:

Bait and Tackle	Snacks
Minnows - $2/dozen	Soda Pop - $1/can or $2/bottle
Nightcrawlers - $2.50/dozen	Water or Gatorade - $2
Red Worms - $2.50/30 count (jumbo) or $2.50/50 count (small)	Candy Bar - $1
Wax Worms - $2/20 count or $9/250 count	Muffin - $1.25
Bait Hook - $2.50	Ice Cream - $1.50
Bait Bucket - $2.50 (small) or $9.50 (large)	Chips - $0.75
Slip and Spring Bobber - $1.75	Sandwich - $2.75
Fishing Line - $4	Nachos - $2.50
Swivel Brass - $1.75	Trail Mix - $1

The following items are available for rental at the Visitor Center:

Free District publications and trail maps are also available.

In addition, the Visitor Center offers indoor and outdoor facility rentals for meetings. Learn more about facility rentals at the Visitor Center.

Preserve Amenities

The Monee Reservoir Visitor Center is located at Monee Reservoir, which offers the following amenities and activities:

Download a map of the amenities at Monee Reservoir.

Programs and Events

A variety of fun and educational public programs are hosted at the Monee Reservoir Visitor Center throughout the year, including fishing and snowshoeing programs. The Visitor Center also features the annual premier program “Musher Mania” in January. View upcoming programs.

In addition, the Visitor Center offers nature educational opportunities to school groups and youth groups. Learn more about educational programs in the forest preserves.
Monee Reservoir Visitor Center Exterior

Photograph Courtesy of Ray Setzke

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