Rules and By-Laws – Lake Warren, IL

MUST display lake stickers on all vehicles. Top Center of windshield.
Lake speed limit 20 MPH – no exceptions. We have children, walkers, joggers and golf carts year around. Don’t be responsible for an accident.
Your guests, if fishing, swimming or boating – must have a guest card and member on the premises. One guest card per family per day. Extra cards may be purchased by Member at the guardhouse or lake office.
Lease Holders should check with Building Inspector to see if permits are required before making any changes to premises.
All tree removal must be pre-approved by Conservation Committee.
Only yard waste, trimming & limbs from lake property can be taken to the burn area below large dam – State law.
Lot numbers MUST be visible on all lots and residences for 911 emergencies. This includes permanent campground.

Picnic area, Gazebo, Shelter house & Kitchen. To reserve facilities, check at Guard house or Security 734-2168.
9 Hole Golf Course, Horseshoe Court, and Basketball court, playground w/Pirate Ship.
Water Activities – Regulated by Beach & Water Patrol – See By-Laws pages 27 & 28
Swimming Swim at beach -daylight hours only, swim at own risk minimum of 2. 15 & under must be with an adult.
No swimming permitted off corporate docks or watercraft. NO swimming in middle of the lake.
Swimming from private docks must not exceed 50’ from shoreline.
Waterskiing & tubing (Water skis only) large area of lake inside buoys…
Designated dates & times between official opening and closing of Lake Warren. Holidays & Sundays 1-4 PM & Wednesdays 5-8 PM only.
Tubing allowed around lake – except ski area at ski times. Must use official towing tubes No Wake at any time or any area! Copy of tubing rules available at gate.
Outboard motors only. Boats of Members of good standing only.
Must comply with all state & government regulations for towing. All tow boats must have driver & observer (16+).
No more than 4 boats can be allowed skiing at one time.
No other boat or water traffic is allowed in skiing area during skiing hours.
Personal Vehicles – Lease Holders, & Permanent Campers Only. Must have sticker & proof of insurance.

Must comply with all Illinois State or government regulations including numbers and stickers.
All Watercraft motorized or non-motorized MUST have current Lake Sticker (front right side) next to state.
NO WAKE Lake – exception boats towing water-skiers during specified times. (Does not include tubing)

Permitted in all areas except swimming area, year around and skiing areas at skiing times.
Fishing license in accordance with State of Illinois regulations.
Catch & Release on Bass & Walleye – keep only 1 each per day over 14”.
Sanitation Facilities
All members and owners are responsible for maintaining their sanitary facilities.

Dogs must be kept on lease on any place except on dog owner’s premises or inside the dog park.
Owner is responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
No pets on beach, picnic or playground areas.
For clarification of Hickory Grove By-Laws, contact a board member and/or attend a board meeting which are every 2nd Wednesday at 7 of every month.