A river canyon day beyond Chicago.

Starved Rock State Park · A place with more to it than a quick stop.

05 / IL

Why it is worth the stop

Starved Rock State Park

A river canyon day beyond Chicago. Give the Illinois River overlooks time and keep distance from canyon edges.

A mini storyboard

Choose what sounds like you and check details before you set out.

Choose a signed trail in Starved Rock State Park after checking current closures.

Give the Illinois River overlooks time and keep distance from canyon edges.

Opening hours, tours, admission and access can change. Use the official link for the current details.

Explore by instinct

Tap a marker, filter the kind of day, or reveal the land beneath the route.

Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Optional shaded relief: USGS The National Map. Pins mark starting areas, not a driving route.

Outdoors

A river canyon day beyond Chicago.

Keep your options open

Try a Chicago-style hot dog, deep dish, or a neighborhood specialty. Local restaurants and neighborhoods have more to offer than one famous dish.

Make it your trip