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     There's a forest here at Horsetail Lake called Cherry Hill Woods, and Horsetail Lake is not the only location nearby, Papoose Lake is a nearby lake. If you get bored of Horsetail Lake, you could also stop at nearby Papoose Lake; after a long day outdoors The Essence Suites is a great spot to spend a night or two. This lake is so wonderful. Whitewater paddling is tremendous on Des Plaines, and naturally Crooked Creek is a striking stream that is worth taking  
   a look at. At Horsetail Lake you always meet someone from Chicago-Naperville-Joliet; why not camp at A-ok Campgrounds Of Frankfort if you're here at Horsetail Lake.
If you like the outdoors, you'll love Horsetail Lake. Interesting geology is available here; Swallow Cliffs is close to Horsetail Lake, and dry warm beds await you at Homewood Suites by Hilton Orland Park. For the duration of the long summer days, highs mostly are in the 80's at Horsetail Lake,
 
               and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and nighttime lows at Horsetail Lake during the winter usually descend into the 10's. This lake is so wonderful. Golf can be played at Palos Country Club, and a good location to camp here at Horsetail Lake is Windy City Campground.
Groundhog Slough is an out of the ordinary swamp next to Horsetail Lake, and a day on the slopes of Four Lakes is just what you need. So much amusing stuff to do here at Horsetail Lake, too great to be true. If you like skiing, you're in luck; Villa Olivia is next to Horsetail Lake. If you haven’t been to Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, you ought to schedule some time for it since you're here, and do take a look at Papoose Lake Dam since you're here.
A common amount of rain falls here at Horsetail Lake; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.

 
The Essence Suites, Orland Park
2 miles away
Indulge that someone special in an afternoon or an overnight here. Better yet- indulge yourself. Nothing rekindles your emotions and fervors quite like an interlude at Essence Suites. Romantic. Privat...

Homewood Suites by Hilton Orland Park, Orland Park
4 miles away
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Orland Park hotel in Illinois is conveniently located on LaGrange Road /US 45/ 1.5 miles North of Interstate 80. This facility is 100 smoke-free. Guests at the Homewood S...

Current weather conditions at Horsetail Lake, Cook County, Illinois
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Local climate location: WHEATON 14 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.66972
Longitude: -87.86972

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These outdoors activities are available near Horsetail Lake.
 Hotels Near Horsetail Lake:
The Essence Suites, Orland Park, 2 miles away
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orland Park, Orland Park, 4 miles away
Comfort Inn Orland Park, Orland Park, 4 miles away
Days Inn Bridgeview, Bridgeview, 5 miles away
Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge, Burr Ridge, 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Horsetail Lake:
Windy City Campground, Tinley Park, 7 miles away
A-ok Campgrounds Of Frankfort, Frankfort, 8 miles away
Martin Campground-joliet, Joliet, 13 miles away
Paul and Mary's Raceway Camping, Manhattan, 15 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Horsetail Lake:
Four Lakes, Illinois, 16 miles away
      100 vertical feet
Villa Olivia, Illinois, 25 miles away
      180 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Horsetail Lake:
Des Plaines, Will CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class I-II - 4 miles long (Fishnet Rapids)
 National Parks Near Horsetail Lake:
Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, Lockport - IL, 10 miles away
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Porter - IN, 58 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Horsetail Lake:
Palos Country Club, Orland Park, 2 miles away
Hickory Hills Country Club, Hickory Hills, 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Horsetail Lake:
Papoose Lake, Cook CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Papoose Lake, Cook CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Turtlehead Lake
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Windy City Campground
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Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor
10 miles away
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Des Plaines
14 miles away
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Four Lakes
15 miles away
Local ski hill, lots of fun in the winter....

Villa Olivia
25 miles away
Villa Olivia is a great place to bring your family specially of you have small kids. It's like a big snow playground. The slope is not very impressive but it's ok for a quick little mini ski trip....

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