Wakesurf Spot · Illinois
Raccoon Lake
A 730-acre reservoir in Marion County, Illinois — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Raccoon Lake sits in Marion County, Illinois that covers about 730 acres. That surface area is generous enough to fit a wake-boat setup where local rules allow.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch.
Raccoon Lake appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Illinois rules and the local ordinance first.
Source: Illinois DNR. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Raccoon Lake is a warm-weather wakesurf spot — plan around local water and air temperatures, and ride early for the calmest water.
Raccoon Lake covers roughly 730 acres, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Illinois sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Illinois rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.