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Lakeside sauna · 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

Oak St. Sauna

Seasonal wood-fired lakefront sauna at Oak Street Beach heated to ~200 °F, with cold plunges filled daily with Lake Michigan water.

Lake / river swimmingWood-firedMixedBook ahead

Good to know

  • Book ahead, especially for evenings and weekends.
  • Cool off with a swim between rounds.
  • Men and women share the sauna – check the dress code on the venue's website.

Location

1001 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL

Details compiled from the sources below on 2026-10-01. Prices and hours change – please confirm on the official website before visiting. Sources: axios.com.

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