Ultimate Guide to Starved Rock Area

This is an outdoor environment, you need walking shoes that have good grip. The land is made of sand and limestone, sometimes this can be difficult to walk or maneuver around the parks, trails, or canyons.

This is a small town and have different customs than metropolis. Please be courteous to other travelers and especially to locals. This experience would not be possible without the support of the local businesses and citizens. Do not speed or draw attention, because North Utica police will stop you.

During the summer, the area can become busy. If you are planning on going on an expedition. I.E. renting a pontoon boat or white water rafting, book in advance!

Illinois River Winery - 1.5 miles August Hill Winery -1.8 miles La Salle County Historical Museum - 1.9 miles Matthiessen State Park - 2.4 miles Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center - 2.0 miles Spirit of Peoria - 2.0 miles Vermilion River Rafting & Fishing - 4 miles La Salle Canal Boat Tour - 4.4 miles Senica's Oak Ridge Golf Course - 5 miles Stage 212 - 6.3 miles Hegeler Carus Mansion - 7 miles Cedar Creek Ranch Horseback Riding - 9.8 miles Reddick Mansion - 12.9 miles Heritage Harbor - 15.7 miles Boggio's Farm - 16.1 miles

We have well water. Due to the composition of the soil (sand and limestone), the water may be harsh to some. We recommend that you bring bottled water.

Not a far adventure from the property ~2.5 miles North. There’s an ice cream parlor, museum, restaurants, Souvenir stores.

Starved Rock River Adventures Pontoon Rentals call 815-434-9200 for reservations & more information.

This is a place surrounded by nature, and with that follows wildlife big and small. We strive our best to make sure the townhomes are sparkling clean, but nature always finds a way. You may encounter them; including insects. Please keep that in mind when booking and writing a review.