Guide to Hurricane Harbor Chicago

Have a splashtastic experience at the Gurnee water park...

"There is a-splishin' and a-splashin,' reelin with the feelin,' movin' and a-groovin,' rockin' and a-rollin'" at Hurricane Harbor Chicago water park in Gurnee.

Take a dip in the drink, recline, relax and experience all the thrills at Hurricane Harbor Chicago.

Non-Season Pass holders need to purchase tickets separately and Six Flags no longer offers the $10 upgrade for entry into Hurricane Harbor Chicago. Cabana reservation add-ons will be available for the 2026 season! 

Here are a few things to note before entering:

• Footwear other than aqua socks are not allowed in any attraction
• Aqua socks are not permitted on body slides
• Swimsuits are only allowed in Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago (they are not allowed in the Six Flags Great America area)
• Just like at a pool, running is not allowed anywhere in the park
• Capacity is limited, so the park may not be available to all guests during peak hours

Rides at Hurricane Harbor Chicago

When the Lake County heat starts to get to you, Hurricane Harbor Chicago is there to help cool things off. Hurricane Bay has half a million gallons of water. Don't want the big splash? Take a fun rafting adventure before heading down high-speed water slides. Take the littlest adventurers to the kid-zone full of mini slides, fun places to splash and a relaxing lounge area where they can rest up. There's no reason to let the heat beat you this summer.

Here's a brief glance at the rides Hurricane Harbor Chicago has to offer.

• Bahama Mama and Bubba Tubba: Family and friends can fit in a jumbo-sized raft that swishes down a series of bumpy hills
• Buccaneer Bay: This ridiculously wet kid-zone has loads to climb on and splash, plus plenty of lounging area for mom and dad
• Castaway Creek: Take a relaxing and scenic raft cruise down a lazy river, past the coolest attractions in the Harbor
• Hammerhead and Barracuda: A fierce frenzy of insane tube slides, switching from open to enclosed flumes all the way down
• Hurricane Bay: The phenomenal half a million gallon wave pool makes king-sized waves in an ocean of fun
• Hurricane Mountain: Four stories and an exciting descent down the mountain
• Monsoon Lagoon: A giant interactive pool is the ultimate hangout spot for sun lovers
• Paradise Plunge and Riptide: Race down these towers at 40 mph for a high-speed rush
• Skull Island: This soaking kid-zone has loads to climb on, slide down and splash through
• Surf Rider: Get your wave on in this realistic surfing simulator as you ride five-foot waves on your boogie board
• Tornado: Raft down a 132-foot tunnel into the mouth of a gigantic funnel in the most original water thrill imaginable
• Tsunami Surge: The tallest water coaster in the world at a height of 86 feet
• Vortex & Typhoon: Zip down a fully enclosed water slide, then whirl around before being plunged into the pool below
• Wipeout: A wild waterslide that sends you swirling through twists, turns and drops

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Dining At Hurricane Harbor

Beachcombers: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, Strips and Chili Cheese Dogs

Pink Flamingo Café: Burgers, chicken strips, and kids meals

Treasure Chest:  Pretzels, nachos, and beer

Paradise Pizza: Pizza, fries and salads

Saltwater Sal’s: Fish tacos, cold beer, and Mai Tais

5 O’Clock Phil’s: Cheesy pretzels, nachos and cold beer

Sharky's Snack Shack: Featuring a variety of Tillamock hard-scooped ice cream, pretzels, chips, and nachos

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