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Starved Rock

Starved Rock State Park is the most popular Illinois state park among visitors who come for 18 canyons with towering walls of moss-covered stone within its 2,630 acres.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Starved Rock

Explore nearby points of interest around Starved Rock to build stop-level options beyond this park's top picks.

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Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park is the most popular Illinois state park among visitors who come for 18 canyons with towering walls of moss-covered stone within its 2,630 acres.

0.6 mi away

Wildcat Canyon (Starved Rock State Park)

Take one step inside Starved Rock State Park and you will immediately feel as if you have just entered an entirely different world.

2.4 mi away

Bluff Trail

This 2-mile loop through the heart of Matthiessen State Park is a moderate but fun trek with tons of exciting natural sights along the way.

2.4 mi away

Cascade Falls

Out of all the waterfalls in Matthiessen State Park, this one has to be the most stunning.

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Matthiessen State Park

Located a few miles south of Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, in Deer Park, Illinois, is situated on 1,700 acres and was established in 1943.

4.0 mi away

Buffalo Rock State Park

Buffalo Rock State Park offers breathtaking views of the Illinois River.