Illinois
Starved Rock State Park Campground
Established Campground
Starved Rock sits on the Illinois River with 133 campsites spread across wooded ridges and river bottomland. The campground has flush toilets, hot showers, and electrical hookups at most sites. Cell service is solid with Verizon and AT&T. Weekend crowds from Chicago can be intense — weekday visits are much quieter.
Access is straight off I-80 via paved roads. The park stays open year-round, though water gets shut off in winter. Reservations are essential May through October. Popular base camp for exploring the river canyons and waterfalls.
Illinois River canyon camping with hot showers
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | East 1050th Road, Illinois 61350 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Utica, Illinois |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 133 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $25.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | April-October |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Dump station, Fire ring, Hookups, Picnic table, Shade, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |