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State of Illinois Starved Rock Department of Natural Resources L State Park

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Starved Rock State Park Route 178 and 71, Utica, IL 61373

French Canyon I Group Permits must be submitted for groups of 25 or more avenge his killing, a band of Illinois, under attack by a band attending the park. Please email DNR.StarvedRock@illi - of Potawatomi (allies of the Ottawa), sought refuge atop a nois.gov to acquire a permit. I 125 foot sandstone butte (Starved Rock). The Ottawa and At least one responsible adult must accompany each group Potawatomi surounded the bluff and held their ground until of 15 minors (15 and under). I the hapless Illinois died of starvation - giving rise to the Pets must be kept on a leash at all times and cannot be in name “Starved Rock.” the nature preserves. I The Illinois State Parks Commission was initially head - Actions in nature can result in closed roads and other facili - quartered in Starved Rock State Park after the park was ties. We hope you enjoy your stay. Remember take only purchased in 1911 and totals 2,816 acres. Today the park memories, leave only footprints. I maintains 3,205 acres including adjacent nature preserves. Please pracitice Leave No Trace by carrying out all trash you take in on the trails. Do not leave litter behind. Hiking I For more information on state parks in Illinois, hunting, con - Exploring the majestic bluffs and canyons is the park’s pri - servation, boating, and more please visit www.dnr.illinois.gov mary attraction, and there are 13 miles of well-marked trails to help you enjoy them. Equal opportunity to participate in programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Re - Trails are open all year round. Trail maps and brown sources (IDNR) and those funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agen - trail signs with directional arrows are located at every in - cies is available to all individuals regardless of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, religion or other non-merit factors. If you believe you have been discriminated against, tersection along the park’s trail system. There are posts contact the funding source’s civil rights office and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity and metal discs along the trails that correspond to the color Officer, IDNR, One Natural Resource Way, Springfield, IL. 62702-1271; 217/785-0067; TTY 217/782-9175. coded maps marking the trails: Red for River Trail, Green Starved Rock for Interior Canyon or Connecting Trail, and Brown for Bluff Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois Trail. Finally, yellow dots on trees or posts indicate you are DNR-LANDS-20-0056 • 10/19 • IOCI 20-0259 moving further away from the lodge or visitor center, and white dots mean you are returning. Due to the park’s fragile ecosystem, camping is prohibited in unauthorized areas as well as hammocks and ground fires. Please remember rock climbing, rappelling, swimming in waterfalls or the Illinois River, hiking off trail, and carving or painting on the sandstone features are all illegal activities at the park. Biking is not allowed on the hiking trails. For your own safety, you must be off of the trails by sunset if not dark. Alcohol is prohibited on all trails at all times. Picnicking

Developed picnic areas are available to the day visitor, with tables, drinking water, and restroom facilities. Six shelters are available on a first come, first served basis. Alcohol is prohibited January 1st through May 31st in the picnic area. Fishing and Boating

Boats may be launched from the west end of the park. Cat - fish, bullhead, white bass, sauger, walleye, carp, bluegill, and crappie may be caught in the Illinois River with a valid Illinois fishing license. Boats are not allowed within 600 feet of the dam, as strong currents and powerful under - stows can be dangerous. Under no circumstances should you attempt to wade or swim in the river, canyons, or from any park shoreline. Boat rides and Kayak rental are offered at the park from May-October. Boat rides on the Eagle 1 can be reserved through the Starved Rock Lodge at www.starvedrock - lodge.com. Kayak rental can be reserved through Kayak Starved Rock at KAYAKSTARVEDROCK.com. You may bring your own kayaks and canoes and launch from Lone Point shelter at the park along route 71. Leave No Trace

Please practice Leave No Trace when visiting the park by cleaning up all food, fishing items, and trash you have used. Please pack out what you pack in to help keep our park clean for other visitors and wildlife. Please take all re - cyclables home to recycle. Camping

The campground is located outside of the park off of route 71. There are no trails that connect the campground to the park. Campers are asked to drive in to the park to access the trails. The campground has 133, Class A premium campsites with electricity, showers, flush toilets, seperate youth group camping area, and a childrens playground with a shelter. Each campstie comes complete with a grill, fire pit, and picnic table. Seven campsites are available for people with disabilities. The campground is open all year round. One loop closes during the winter. Reservations are made online at ReserveAmerica.com. Alcohol is prohibited in the campground at all times. To View the campground brochure and map please visit www.dnr. illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/StarvedRock. Lodging

Situated on a high bluff above the Visitor Center and Illinois River across from Starved Rock itself is the stone and log lodge, built in part by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the1930’s. The lodge has since been refurbished, but still reflects the peaceful atmosphere of yesteryear. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, and saunas. The lodge offers 72 luxury hotel rooms and 22 comfort - able cabin rooms. The original Great Room is centered around a massive fireplace. The restaurant is open seven days a week and offers many house specialties. The Veranda is a bar and grill be - hind the lodge dining area that offers a more relaxed and less formal setting for a bite to eat. For lodge reseravations, call 1-800-868-ROCK (7625) or visit www.starvedrocklodge.com. Visitor Center

Built in 2002 the Starved Rock Visitor Center offers mu - seum quality displays and exhibits for those who wish to learn more about the park’s French and Native American history, geological history, and the flora and fauna found in the park. Movies such as “In the Shadow of the Rock” a brief 15 minute film on the history and scenery of the park are available by request at the front desk of the center. Trail suggestions and help reading the trail maps and nav - igating the areas of the park can be attained at the front desk. Free guided hikes are offered mid-June through the end of November at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sundays. Visitors can obtain a Calendar of Events and Programs of Starved Rock State Park as well as information on the areas of Ottawa, LaSalle, Peru, Utica, and Oglesby.