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.
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Starved Rock State Park Details
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. Through 13 trails, take in the scene of waterfalls, sandstone overhangs, and lush vegetation of oak, cedar, and pine. Visitors can reserve a campsite or stay the night at the log lodge; hunt for deer, wild turkey, dove, waterfowl, squirrel, and furbearers; fish and boat; and cross country ski through the trails.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Starved Rock State Park
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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.
3.0 mi away
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.
