Starved Rock State Park, State park and archaeological site in Deer Park Township, United States.
The park spans over 2,600 acres along the Illinois River, featuring 18 sandstone canyons with seasonal waterfalls and dense forest trails.
Established in 1911, the park earned National Historic Landmark status and gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for its natural formations.
The name originates from a Native American event where members of the Illinois tribe faced starvation while seeking refuge on the main rock formation.
The park maintains 13 miles of marked hiking paths, multiple visitor centers, camping grounds, and offers seasonal activities including ice climbing in winter.
The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed many of the existing park structures and trails during their 1939 development project.
Location: Deer Park Township
Inception: 1911
Operator: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Website: https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.starvedrock.html
GPS coordinates: 41.32140,-88.99030
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51
Illinois features historical landmarks, nature parks and architectural structures. The region presents pre-Columbian settlements, geological formations, state parks with waterfalls and canyons. Visitors find lighthouses, gardens, historic villas and specialized museums.
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