Hikers' Photo Gallery

Visitor Center

Visitor Center Open Daily
9:00 a.m. to 4:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

Restrooms remain open until 8 p.m. during daylight savings time
Restrooms remain open until 6 p.m. (November-May)

Park Hours
5:00 am - 9:00 pm daily
Trail Parking Lots 8 a.m. to sunset

Dogs are allowed in the park
as long as they are on a leash of 10' or less.

The Visitor Center is the best place to begin your visit to Starved Rock. Trail maps are available at the Front Desk. Just inside the main entrance, are restrooms, vending machines and drinking fountains. Trailheads Concessions and Gifts is also located here, offering a variety of snacks and drinks, rain ponchos and souvenirs.

The Visitor Center offers displays and exhibits explaining the park's cultural and natural history. Free videos are available upon request.

9-minute Orientation Video
15-minute video "The History of Starved Rock"
15-minute video "The Civilian Conservation Corps & Starved Rock Lodge"