Things to See
Starved Rock State Park is a world apart from anything else in Illinois! You will know it the minute you enter the park, as you wind your car through the towering trees. Amazing waterfalls are active in the spring and after heavy rains. We have 13 miles of trails to explore, plus, wildlife, wildflowers, & more.
Canyons & Waterfalls
Although you can (technically) see waterfalls in 14 of the 18 canyons, some of the most scenic waterfalls are found in St. Louis, French, Wildcat, Tonty, Ottawa and Kaskaskia canyons. The best times to see waterfalls are in the spring when the snow and ice…
Wildflowers & Plants
Did you know that Starved Rock State Park in Utica, IL is home to over 200 different wildflowers? Each year, the unique combination of sun, wind, water, temperature, elevation and precise location sets the stage for an ever-changing display of wildflowers.
Wildlife, Birds, & Reptiles
White-tailed deer are just one type of wildlife which may be seen at Starved Rock. Bald eagles “flock to the rock” in the winter. And, white pelicans migrate to the Illinois Valley in the spring and fall. Fins & More Fish, Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, Snakes, Turtles,…
