The Visitors Center offers displays and information about the area's geology, French and Native American history, flora, and fauna. We can also provide to you information about other area attractions such as hiking, lodging, biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, river rafting, canoeing, boating, and shopping.

Visitors Center Hours
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Daily
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

GUIDED HIKES: None at this time

Interpretive Program
The Interpretive Program at Starved Rock State Park helps the visitor enjoy and understand the environment. The more the visitor knows about the area, the better they will appreciate the park.

Events
For a complete list of park and lodge events, please visit the calendar of events page on the Starved Rock Lodge website.

Directions

• I-39 southbound: South to I-80 east (exit #59). Go 2 miles to exit #81 (Route 178, Utica). Go south (right) 3 miles on Route 178 and follow the signs into the Park.

• I-39 northbound: North to Exit #48 (Tonica exit). Go east (right) for approximately 5 miles to the T-intersection, which is Route 178. Go north (left) for approximately 5 miles and follow the signs into the Park.

• I-80 Eastbound and Westbound: Get off at exit #81 (Rt.178, Utica). Go south 3 miles on Route 178 and follow the signs into the Park.

• From the Chicago area: Take I-294 or I-355 south to I-55. Take I-55 south to I-80. Go west on I-80, 45 miles to Exit #81 (Route 178, Utica). Go south (left) 3 miles on Route 178 and follow the signs into the Park.