Campground Details - Starved Rock State Park, IL - ReserveAmerica

Description

Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park. Whether you enjoy hiking along the nature trails or viewing the many spectacular overlooks along the Illinois River, recreational opportunities abound. From picnicking to fishing to boating, from horseback riding to camping to enjoying winter sports, there's so much to do that you'll come back again and again. The backdrop for your activities are 18 canyons formed by glacial meltwater and stream erosion. They slice dramatically through tree-covered, sandstone bluffs for four miles at Starved Rock State Park, which is located along the south side of the Illinois River, one mile south of Utica and midway between the cities of LaSalle-Peru and Ottawa.
The park is best known for its fascinating rock formations, primarily St. Peter sandstone, laid down in a huge shallow inland sea more than 425 million years ago and later brought to the surface.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Aquarium Display BATHHOUSE BOAT RAMP Bird Watching Boating Boating, Canoeing Cabins Campground Host Camping, Equestrian Canoe Rental Canoeing Cash Machine/Atm Dining Dump Station, Camper Fire Rings First Aid Supplies Fishing Fishing, River/Stream Grills HISTORIC STRUCTURE/FEATURE Handicap Sites Hiking Hiking - Difficult Hiking - Moderate Hiking Trail Hunting Information/Contact Station Interpretive Center Interpretive Exhibit/Display Lodging, Cabins Motel Nature Center Office/Ranger Station	Parking Photography Picnic Area Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Picnicking Playground Recycling Station Rentals, Boats, Canoe Restaurant Restrooms Retail, Drinks Retail, Firewood Retail, Ice Retail, Seasonal Concessions Retail, Snacks Retail, Store/Gift Shop River/Stream Shelters Showers Trails, Difficult Hiking Trails, Easy Hiking/Walking Trails, Equestrian Trails, Moderate Hiking Viewing Platform/Overlook WATER ACCESS, RIVER / STREAM Walking Water, Drinking Waterfall Waterfall Access Wildflower Viewing Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
Antiquing Bicycling Church Emergency Services Fuel, Boats Fuel, Vehicles Geological Formations Golf Grocery Store Historic Sites Horse Rentals Hospital Kennel	Kiosk LODGING, VILLAS Laundry Maintenance, Vehicle Mall Marina Medical Clinic RENTALS, JET SKIS Retail, Bait & Tackle Retail, Supplies Swimming, Pool Town Water Slides

Alerts and Important Information

A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) from the camping party must register for the party and thereby acknowledge compliance with the rules and regulations of the park for the party.

At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of 15 minors.

Special camping rate reductions apply to Illinois residents only.

For a campsite there is a maximum of 4 adults or one family (mom/dad and minor children) per site with not more than 2 tents.

Group size and number of vehicles cannot exceed the established maximums.

The maximum length of camping stay from May 1 through October 31 is 14 nights in any 30 day period.

Alcohol is not permitted in the campground.

Alcohol is permitted in the picnic area only June 1 - December 31.

All pets must be on a leash and in your control at all times. Pet owners are responsible for their animal's waste and must dispose of it properly.

All visitor are required to leave the campground at or before 10:00 pm.

Camping reservations for Memorial Day, Labor Day & Fourth of July (when it falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday) must be made for 3 nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

We hope you enjoy your stay or event. Remember, take only memories, leave only footprints.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.31556, -89.03083
41°18'56"N, 89°1'51"W

*I-39 Southbound: Sout to I-80 east (Exit 59). go 2 miles east to Exit 81 (Rt. 178, Utica). Go south (right) 3 miles on Rt. 178 and follow the signs to the park.
*I-39 Northbound: North to Exit 48 (Tonica exit). go east (right) for approx. 5 miles to the T-intersection which is Rout 178. go north (left) for approx. 5 miles and follow the signs to the park.
*I-80 Eastbound & Wesbound: Get off at Exis 81 (Route 178, Utica exit). Go south 3 miles on Route 178 and follow the signs into the park.
*From the Chicago Area: Take I-94 or I-355 south to I-55 south to I-80 west. Go west on I-80, 45 miles to Exit 81 (Route 178, Utica exit). Go south (left 3 miles on Route 178 and follow the signs to the park.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Starved Rock State Park
Route 178 & Route 71; P.O. Box 509
Utica IL 61373

Phone Number:

Information: (815)667-4726