Hiking/Picnic
Walk the many miles of nature filled forest trails within Starved Rock State Park or go for a picnic.
For information on hiking trails and picnic areas contact the parks listed below.
State Parks/Vistor Centers:
Buffalo Rock State Park
1300 North 27th Road,
Ottawa, IL 61350-9732,
(815) 433-2220
Concession Stand, electricity, hiking,
picnic areas, public restrooms
Illini State Park
2660 E 2350th Rd,
Marseilles, IL 61341-9766
(815) 795-2448
Baseball diamonds, boating, camping,
concession stand, electricity, fishing,
hiking, picnic areas, public restrooms
Illinois Waterway Visitor's Center
Tour the facility, learn about the operation of the Lock and Dam and see it in action. During cold winter months,
view the majestic Bald Eagle!
Hours:Call for seasonal hours
950 N 27th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 667-4054
Matthiessen State Park
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 667-4868
Concession stand, hiking, picnic areas,
public restrooms, cross country skiing,
public restroom
Starved Rock State Park
Oglesby, Illinois 61348
(815) 667-4726
Boating, cabins, camping, concession stand,
electricity, fishing, hiking, tennis courts, shelter