Comlara Park
(including Evergreen Lake)

McLean County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.6430102, -89.0300742

13001 Recreation Area Dr
​Hudson, IL  61748

Official Website:
https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/92/Parks-Recreation

Activities: 
Trails (hiking, biking, equestrian)
Programs (educational, volunteer)
Camping (tent, RV)
Water (swim, paddle, fish)
Snow (snowshoe, cross-country ski)
Other (hunt*, playground, view wildlife, geocache, picnic, archery)
*Be aware, be safe.  ALL visitors should see below.
 
Season/Hours:  varies by activity; generally 8 AM - 10 PM
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online: Interactive:  https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/690/COMLARA-Park-Interactive-Map​
Lake Map:  https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/242/Evergreen-Lake-Map?bidId=
Trail Map:  https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/241/TrailsMap?bidId=
Equestrian:  https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/388/Equestrain_Trailscompressed?bidId=
On Site:   unknown
 
Parking: multiple parking lots
 
Amenities:  benches, shelter, picnic tables, beach, boat rentals
 
Restrooms:  seasonal
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps: 
All Trails     
The Hiking Project
​Trail Forks
Trip Advisor
 
Cost:  fee based on activity                       
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: ​  birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, open grass space, lake view and access
 
General Description:  multi-use 2200-acre county park surrounding 925-acre Evergreen Lake
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

Comlara Park Camping Areas Map (PDF)
Comlara Park Trails (PDF)
​Evergreen Lake Map (PDF)
Equestrian Trail Map (PDF)

More Information:

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L810061?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

https://www.ifishillinois.org/profiles/waterbody.php?waternum=00305

​https://www.pantagraph.com/birds-boaters-bicyclists-flock-to-comlara-park-near-bloomington-normal/article_69c0aadf-b545-5cb9-8c27-0a89186c7fcf.html​

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/flora-of-comlara-park

https://www.visitbn.org/visit/7264/comlara-park/

https://www.visitbn.org/visit/2191/evergreen-lake-at-comlara-county-park/

https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/comlara-county-park-campgrounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAk18k0c36k​

http://www.videtteonline.com/news/bloomington_normal/archery-range-to-open-in-comlara-park/article_5be91e56-a6e7-5448-99bc-4ae51548d869.html​

https://herald-review.com/news/local/white-fox-appearance-a-mystery-animal-has-been-spotted-in-hudsons-comlara-park/article_fc149406-20be-11e2-bb18-001a4bcf887a.html​

​http://comlaramtb.com/

Managed by:
McLean County Government
Parks & Recreation
13001 Recreation Area Dr
Hudson, IL 61748
 309-434-6770

*Prior to visiting, ALL prospective visitors should check hunting information on the IL DNR website
https://huntillinois.org/​ .
​Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots.
​Some will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.