Starving Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park

www.starvedrocklodge.com
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Known for its magnificent rock formations of St. Peter sandstone, this scenic park offers many hiking and horseback riding trails plus fishing and …

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Oct 30, 2024
Wow - unexpected with hills, scenery, and views - given this is surrounded by relatively flat farmland and associated towns for many miles in all directions. A visitor center on the history is a good… Full review by 795davec
Oct 8, 2024
The advertised views of the waterfalls attracted us to visit the park. We chose a trail based on helpful pictures in the visitor center. We did not anticipate that Illinois evidently had little rain … Full review by Frugalmama57
Oct 7, 2024
I really want to come back because unfortunately I didn't get a chance to hike in the canyons because my 4 year old just wasn't having it that day. I highly suggest going very early if on a weekend o… Full review by IndyRunner1984
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Starved Rock State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Illinois, characterized by the many canyons within its 2,630 acres. Located just s…
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Facts

Located:Deer Park, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Established:1911
Area:2,630 acres (10.6 km²)
Visitors:2.1 million

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Can we use our inflatable kayak at Starved Rock? Where do we enter the water?
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This is an update to my earlier reply. I just read this on this Starved Rock site: Lone Point shelter, right in the state park, has a boat ramp for small boats, kayaks, and canoes.
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Where can we fish by starved rock with young children?
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The visitors center has maps online and in the building
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Planning to go on a tuesday. What time do you guys recommend arriving? For parking and crowd convenience. …
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Planning to go on a tuesday. What time do you guys recommend arriving? For parking and crowd convenience. Thanks
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The earlier the better. We got there about 830 and it was fine but when we were leaving it was crazy
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Answer by Robert B · May 28, 2022
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Just wondering if there is wheelchair access to anything of interest here?
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Wheel chair access at the main building and outside up to a point, no access once you get stairs which are plenty throughout unfortunately. Best to call them to see how much of an …
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Wheel chair access at the main building and outside up to a point, no access once you get stairs which are plenty throughout unfortunately. Best to call them to see how much of an area you could go on as we didn’t do it all. I’m not thinking there is much, but call them to be sure. I hope this helps.
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What kind of Lodging do you offer?
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The Lodge has comfortable rooms within the hotel and cabins in the woods. There are also banquet facilities for weddings (indoor and outdoor), meetings, family reunions...
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