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Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park welcomes you!

Winter is a great time visit Starved Rock State Park. You can hike to Eagle Cliff and look down upon the frozen Illinois River to see eagles in flight, buffleheads, and barges as they pass through the locks of the Illinois Waterway. There's cross country skiing on the weekends at Matthiessen State Park. There's a warm fire glowing in the fireplace at Starved Rock Lodge.

Amazing waterfalls are active in the spring and after heavy rains. We have 13 miles of trails to explore, plus, the Illinois River offers fishing (ice fishing, too), boating, extraordinary views and great places to relax. Don't worry if you can't fit it all in, historic Starved Rock Lodge is just up the hill. Located on a bluff overlooking the Visitor Center, comfortable lodge rooms and cabins in the woods make for a great night's stay when you visit the park. The fireplace is glowing in the Great Hall. The Dining Room, Cafe and Back Door Lounge are open to the public year 'round.

2010 Sunday Programs (for People of all ages)
WHEN: Selected Sundays (January through April) 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Starved Rock Visitor Center
COST: Open to the public and FREE of charge!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SUNDAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

The Trails are open all year, but hikers are urged to exercise extreme caution and to stay on official trails.
The park is open from 7am until 9pm. The Trails are open from dawn until dusk.

To protect the visitor and the park Do Not:

Hike After Dark
Rappell or Scramble on the Rock
Hike OFF Marked Trails
Swim or Wade
Bicycle on Hiking trails
Pick or Remove Anything including Wildflowers
Allow Pets off Leash
Camp except at the Campground
Possess Alcohol

Park Accessibility:
Routes 71 & 178 entrances are open.

Visitor Center Conditions:
The Visitor Center and all parking lots are open.

Parking is available at the top of the hill near the Lodge. The staircase on the east end of the Veranda leads to the Visitor Center.

GPS coordinates of Starved Rock State Park:
2568 East 950th Road; Oglesby, IL 61348

GPS coordinates of Starved Rock State Lodge:
2668 East 875th Road; Oglesby, IL 61348

Visitor Center Phone: 815-667-4726

The Visitor Center is OPEN from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but the public restrooms remain open until 6:00 p.m.

Matthiessen State Park is open for hiking.

Hunting Season 2009-2010

Firearm Deer Season

November 20, 21, 22, 2009 (First Season)

December 3, 4, 5, 6, 2009 (Second Season)

Muzzleloader Deer Season

December 11, 12, 13, 2009

Late Firearm Deer Season

January 15, 16, 17, 2010

Have fun & be careful.

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Rare Raptor Rescued at Starved Rock State Park
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