Kankakee River State Park, Public outdoor recreation area along Kankakee River in Illinois, United States.
The 4,000-acre park stretches for 11 miles along both sides of the Kankakee River, featuring forests, cliffs, and waterways northwest of Kankakee city.
Native American tribes, including the Miami, Illini, and Potawatomi, inhabited the river valley before European settlers arrived in the late 17th century.
The park contains Rock Village, a significant Native American settlement near Rock Creek, marked by a memorial boulder for Chief Shaw-waw-nas-see.
Visitors can access over 200 campsites, boat ramps at Warner Bridge, and multiple trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding throughout the park.
The Kankakee River within the park maintains federal Clean Streams status, supporting populations of smallmouth bass, walleye, and Northern pike.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1938
Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/KankakeeRiver.aspx
GPS coordinates: 41.21310,-88.02310
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:51
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