Is there tent camping at Starved Rock State Park?

Starved Rock’s campground has 129 Class-A Premium campsites. All sites come equiped with a cement pad for RV or camper, area for tent (allowed up to 2 tents total), picnic table, fire pit with grill grate on top, and electric hook-up. Campers are allowed up to 2 vehicles at their campsite.

Can you swim in Starved Rock State Park?

Drones are prohibited in all areas of the park. Swimming in the Illinois River, canyon creeks, canyon pools, or waterfalls is prohibited.

Are masks required at Starved Rock?

Guests and employees of Starved Rock Lodge are no longer required to wear a mask. Please be respectful of anyone who chooses to wear a mask for their own protection. On February 28, 2022, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2022-06 lifting the mask requirement in most indoor settings.

How many waterfalls are in Starved Rock?

Of its 18 canyons, 14 have waterfalls running in the spring. Indeed, this is the time to see them. “The waterfalls are fed by rain; that’s why spring is best,” said Toby Miller, site interpreter at Starved Rock. “It’s great to go during a rain; you can hear them roaring when you walk into the canyon.”

When were the Starved Rock murders?

1960
In March of 1960, three women were brutally bludgeoned to death in Starved Rock State Park in downstate Utica, Illinois. Despite the murders occurring in this small town, the case became a national news story.

What is the difference between a campsite and a tent site?

The main difference in camping spots is the size, cost and facilities available on site. over a year ago. from my understanding this park only does group camping areas.

Is Starved Rock kid friendly?

“The park is especially good for tweens and older children,” says Kathy Casstevens, marketing director at Starved Rock Lodge. These ages not only love exploring the canyons and spotting wildlife, but they’re also capable of handling themselves on a hike and carrying all their own items.

Who killed the ladies at Starved Rock?

Chester Weger
Chester Otto Weger (born March 3, 1939) is an American man who was convicted in 1961 of the murder of one of three women found slain at Starved Rock State Park the previous year.

What animals live in Starved Rock?

Winter can yield wildlife signs in the snow such as tracks from red fox, grey fox, coyote, raccoon, and opossum. The land that includes today’s Starved Rock State Park has a long and wonderful history.