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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Oct 8, 2024
The advertised views of the waterfalls attracted us to visit the park. We chose a trail based on helpful pictures in the visitor center. We did not anticipate that Illinois evidently had little rain … Full review by Frugalmama57
Oct 7, 2024
I really want to come back because unfortunately I didn't get a chance to hike in the canyons because my 4 year old just wasn't having it that day. I highly suggest going very early if on a weekend o… Full review by IndyRunner1984
Sep 8, 2024
Throughout the years, we visited this beautiful park multiple times. Our kids and the dog loved it. The best time to go there is after big rain or in winter when water falls change to ice falls. Full review by RudySzymon
Can we use our inflatable kayak at Starved Rock? Where do we enter the water?
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This is an update to my earlier reply. I just read this on this Starved Rock site: Lone Point shelter, right in the state park, has a boat ramp for small boats, kayaks, and canoes.
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 …
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...