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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Per State Mandate, Masks are now REQUIRED regardless of immunization status as we are a State facility. This includes all areas of the Lodge, Cafe, Main Dining Doom, Back Door Lounge, Visitor’s Center and Trailheads Concessions.

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Starved Rock Lodge
& Conference Center

Starved Rock State Park and Lodge is located less than two hours from Chicago. Relax in the comfort of our historic lodge accommodations, charming log cabins and spacious hotel rooms set among the pines, canyons and waterfalls of the park. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this authentic log-built lodge exudes a mix of rustic luxury, Midwestern hospitality and comfortable amenities. Our inviting accommodations, delicious restaurants and unlimited outdoor adventure are waiting for you.

Where the Past is Always Present

  • Historic Lodging

    Rustic lodge and charming cabin accommodations

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  • Lodge Dining

    Indoor dining available. Please call (815) 220-7321 for reservations.

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  • Music on the Veranda

    Outdoor music will return to the Veranda next May.

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Lodge
Activities

  • Get up! Go Outside!

    Explore the natural wonders of Starved Rock State Park.

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  • Tribute to the Stars Shows

    Matinees include a hot lunch buffet in the ticket price. Prices start at $39 per person.

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  • Tours, Cruises & Guided Hikes

    Trolley Tours & Guided Hikes available. Call (815) 220-7386 for reservations.

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There is Always Something Happening

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  • Weddings

    Now booking indoor & outdoor weddings!

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  • Meetings

    Get out of the office and into the woods with a meeting at Starved Rock Lodge.

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Gift Cards Available

Starved Rock Lodge gift cards are perfect for anyone on your list. They can be used toward overnight stays, dining, activities and shopping!Please call the Front Desk at (815) 667-4211 or click the button below.(Select merchandise available for purchase and shipment). Please contact the Gift Shop at 815-220-7320.

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Latest Blog Post

Native American Celebration of Spring

The Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge will be the setting for an afternoon of Native American ceremonies led by Gerald “Chief White Winnebago” Savage. The three-part ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. This event is free and the public is invited. Donations will be gratefully accepted. A Grand…

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We’re Easy to Find

Starved Rock Lodge is the only lodging facility in beautiful Starved Rock State Park. We’re centrally located Northern Illinois less than 100 miles from Chicago, Bloomington, the Quad Cities and Rockford.

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History at the Heart of the Park

The state of Illinois opened Starved Rock State Park to the public in 1911. In 1933, construction began on Starved Rock Lodge and 16 cabins by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Designed by Joseph F. Booten, the Lodge property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1985. The centerpiece of the Lodge is the Great Hall with its massive, two-sided limestone block fireplace which is the largest in Illinois. The meticulously preserved exterior of the Lodge is constructed of Joliet limestone, unhewn logs, clapboard and wood shingles. The same unhewn logs make up the construction of the 16 cabins set amongst the woods of the property. Despite changes to the property through modernization, the Lodge and cabins still retain the charm and beauty its architect intended.

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