Starved Rock State Park Waterfalls

Starved Rock State Park

www.starvedrocklodge.com
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(1.6K) · State park in Oglesby, United States
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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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Jan 21, 2025
The views were so pretty to view when I was hiking. I enjoyed swimming, and using the hassle-free grill to make lunch for my family.Full review by Sky G
Dec 5, 2024
The Views are Absolutely Breath Taking They Are Gorgeous !!! it is a Magificent Place to Visit !!! The First Time I Visited was with My Parents Back in May 1972 !!! My # younger Brothers& I went wit…Full review by pickybuyer
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
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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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As far as I remember, boating and swimming are verboten in the park. I’m not familiar with any boat landings either even though some of the trails are just feet away from the Illinois River. …
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As far as I remember, boating and swimming are verboten in the park. I’m not familiar with any boat landings either even though some of the trails are just feet away from the Illinois River. The falls run dry most of the year except after a big rain. There may not be a landing because there is also a dam next to the actual “Starved Rock” site.
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Where can we fish by starved rock with young children?
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The lodge and the hiking trails are all along the river. You can call the visitors center they can give you more details.
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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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