An ancient home of the Kaskaskia tribes, Starved Rock State Park is now famous for canyons and waterfalls and welcomes over 2 million guests annually. Nestled along the banks of Illinois River, the park offers cruises and water activities, 21 km (13 mi) of hiking trails, and organized activities throughout the year. Start at the visitor center, which has educational displays and maps. Take a trolley tour of the area, or participate in a guided tour of the 1874 Victorian mansion. Ask about tasting locally produced wines. Check out the gift shop's offerings of nature-related merchandise, such as birdhouses, nature games, binoculars, and books on wildlife. Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Utica trip simple and quick.
Create a full itinerary - for free!
Starved Rock State Park reviews
-
Starved Rock State Park is a wilderness area on the Illinois River containing steep sandstone canyons formed by glacial meltwater. A few canyons: St. Louis, French and Wildcat canyons have...
Starved Rock State Park is a wilderness area on the Illinois River containing steep sandstone canyons formed by glacial meltwater. A few canyons: St. Louis, French and Wildcat canyons have... more »
-
I went twice this year and I went there 8 times in my life. I really enjoyed and it's has some good hiking trails, waterfalls, canyons and rock formations. The overlooks from Starve Rock and eagle...
I went twice this year and I went there 8 times in my life. I really enjoyed and it's has some good hiking trails, waterfalls, canyons and rock formations. The overlooks from Starve Rock and eagle... more »
-
Beautiful place been going since I was a small girl. We use to go there and swim all the time. The pool is nice and cozy. As are the whole grounds. Breathtaking views. Very nice staff in addition. We walk the dogs around usually now then sit in back and have a bite when it's not busy. ( dogs ). The trails are amazing☀️❤
-
Always worth a day trip from Chicago! Every season offers new adventures and views. In winter you can see the frozen waterfalls and warm up at the Lodge. In spring see everything awaken and the waterfalls splashing down. In summer brave the heat. It's cooler near the river. In fall see the leaves turn. It's always beautiful. Lately, the state park is drawing bigger crowds so it's worth getting there early.
Plan your trip to Utica
best routes and schedules
Popular things to do in Utica
Side trips from Utica
Trips in Starved Rock State Park by other users
29 days in Chicago and Beyond
BY A USER FROM PHILIPPINES
Chicago
Ottawa
Rockford
8 days in Peoria
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Peoria Zoo
Old State Capitol
10 days in Saint Charles
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Brookfield Zoo
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Lilacia Park
13 days in Lombard
BY A USER FROM LITHUANIA
Matthiessen State Park
Starved Rock State Park
Lilacia Park
60 days in New York City, Washington DC & Chicago
BY A USER FROM BANGLADESH
New York City
Washington DC
Chicago
29 days in Great Lakes USA
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Indianapolis
Springfield
Galena