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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Our online booking feature is currently down for system maintenance. Please reach out to one of our front desk associates at (815) 667-4211 or toll-free at 1-800-868-7625 between 8am and 10pm for assistance in booking your overnight accommodations at Starved Rock Lodge, the only hotel in Starved Rock State Park.

Explore the natural landscape & beauty of mother nature

Tucked away in North Central Illinois is beautiful Starved Rock State Park and neighboring Matthiessen State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park. Hike to seasonal waterfalls and sandstone canyons or explore the Illinois River by boat (June-October). Discover a remote haven filled with tranquility, natural beauty and endless outdoor adventure.

  • State Parks

    Explore the natural wonders of Illinois State Parks.

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  • Hiking Trails

    Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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  • Guided Hikes

    Take a Guided Hike and see the beauty of Starved Rock State Park. You’ll also get a Starved Rock drawstring backpack, bottled water, plus lunch on our “Take a Hike & Lunch” which Departs at 10am from the Starved Rock Lodge Lobby/Front Desk area. To make a reservation, stop by the Front Desk, call (815) 220-7386 or book online at www.starvedrocklodge.com.

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