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Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park Alert / Notification Alert / Notification Starved Rock Trail Improvement Project Beginning the week of March 23, 2026, some Starved Rock trails will be closed until June to accommodate trail construction that will close access to French Canyon. Trails and park areas that are currently unavailable to visitors: Trail Project Phase 1: End of March through June. Access to French Canyon from the visitor center and Lodge parking lot/trailhead. Brown Bluff Trail directly above French Canyon and Campanula Trail between the bluffs of French and Wildcat canyons. Existing closures include Tonti Canyon and Tonti Bridge, the west side trail from LaSalle Canyon to Tonti Canyon, and the staircase from the west entrance to the boat ramp area. More information and progress reports > Park Closure Park Closure Page Content Page Content VISITOR CENTER The Visitor Center exhibit hall, park office, and information desk are open   dailyThe  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Visitor Center is CLOSED on:  Election Day  Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Day  New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lincolns Birthday  Presidents' Day  Juneteenth  ACTIVITY PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY GROUP OF 20 OR MORE The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Land Management, requires  any group of 20 or more persons  who use Department facilities to have advance written  permission from the Site Superintendent . Regardless of group size, the Department may require additional liability coverage to be provided through an  Activity Permit .  Release of Liability  can be used if your organization, family, or school does not have liability insurance. Site managers may deny the request if the facilities are not adequate to handle the size of the group, if public health or safety might be compromised, if the liability risk to the Department is too great, or if there would be adverse impacts on natural resources at the site. Activity Permits are to be used whenever a non-traditional use of any facility is requested (for example, a family reunion in the picnic area) and/or any activity that might increase potential liability to the Department (for example, search and rescue teams practicing on rock faces). These requests need to be made at least 21 days in advance of the activity and forwarded to the Regional Office for processing. A  Permit to Sell  is needed if food or goods are sold, fees are charged, or when money changes hands in any manner among the organizers, spectators, and/or participants. Activity Permit Release of Liability Permit To Sell Guidelines for Completing Activity Permits Complete the Activity Permit at least 2-3 weeks before the scheduled visit.  Acquire Proof of Liability Insurance (business, school, or organization can ask their administrator or main office) or have each participant sign the Release of Liability Form ahead of time.  Email, mail, or drop off the completed Activity Permit and Proof of Liability Insurance together (or, Release of Liability) to DNR.StarvedRock@illinois.gov at least 2-3 weeks before the scheduled visit. Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center PO Box 509 Utica, IL 61373 The Site Superintendent will respond within 2 weeks from the time the permit was handed in with an approval or denial of the group visit through email (DNR.StarvedRock@illinois.gov) or phone at 1-815-667-4726. Common Park Questions and Answers Booklet Youtube XF Path Youtube XF Path Starved Rock State Park
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[Parks](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks.html) Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park Title Title # Starved Rock State Park Navigation Links XF Path Navigation Links XF Path - [Home](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.starvedrock.html "home") - [About](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/about/park.starvedrock.html "linkitem-About") - [Accessibility](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/accessibility/park.starvedrock.html "linkitem-Accessibility") - [Activities](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/activity/park.starvedrock.html "linkitem-Activities") - [Camping](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/camp/park.starvedrock.html "linkitem-Camping") - [Concessions](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/concession/park.starvedrock.html "linkitem-Concessions") - [Events](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/event/park.starvedrock.html "linkitem-Events") - [Interpretive](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/interpret/park.starvedrock.html "linkitem-Interpretive") - [Lodge](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/lodge/park.starvedrock.html "linkitem-Lodge") - [Picnicking](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/picnic/park.starvedrock.html "linkitem-Picnicking") - [Visitor Center](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/visitorcenter/park.starvedrock.html "linkitem-Visitor Center") *** [Park Closures](https://dnr.illinois.gov/closures/currentclosuresofdnrsitesandareas.html) Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park Park Activities Hours **Starved Rock Park Trails:** 7:00 a.m. - sunset **Starved Rock Visitor Center:** Daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed on Federal holidays from November through March. **Starved Rock Campground:** Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Gates close at 10 p.m. daily. **Starved Rock Lodge:** separate operating hours, please visit: [www.starvedrocklodge.com](http://www.starvedrocklodge.com/) Hike App [Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prairie-state-hike-app/id646231308) [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app439&hl=en) **[![Join us on Facebook](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/publishingimages/facebooklogo-sm.png)](https://www.facebook.com/StarvedRock/)** Park Brochure [Starved Rock State Park Common Questions & Answers](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/documents/starvedrock-common-park-qa.pdf) [Starved Rock LaSalle Canyon ![Starved Rock LaSalle Canyon](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrock-lasalle-canyon?ts=1683219909571&$SlideshowThumbnail$) Starved Rock LaSalle Canyon](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrock-lasalle-canyon?ts=1683219909571&$SlideshowModal$) [Starved Rock Boat Ramp ![Starved Rock Boat Ramp](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrock-boat-ramp?ts=1683219289787&$SlideshowThumbnail$) Starved Rock Boat Ramp](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrock-boat-ramp?ts=1683219289787&$SlideshowModal$) [Bald eagle ![� Illinois Department of Natural Resources](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrock-bald-eagle?ts=1683214806773&$SlideshowThumbnail$) � Illinois Department of Natural Resources](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrock-bald-eagle?ts=1683214806773&$SlideshowModal$) [French Canyon ![� Illinois Department of Natural Resources](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrock-5321-l-360600?ts=1674261356405&$SlideshowThumbnail$) � Illinois Department of Natural Resources](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrock-5321-l-360600?ts=1674261356405&$SlideshowModal$) [LaSalle Canyon ![� Illinois Department of Natural Resources](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrock-5321-n-360600?ts=1674261296577&$SlideshowThumbnail$) � Illinois Department of Natural Resources](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrock-5321-n-360600?ts=1674261296577&$SlideshowModal$) Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park Alert / Notification Alert / Notification **Starved Rock Trail Improvement Project** Beginning the week of March 23, 2026, some Starved Rock trails will be closed until June to accommodate trail construction that will close access to French Canyon. Trails and park areas that are currently unavailable to visitors: - Trail Project Phase 1: End of March through June. Access to French Canyon from the visitor center and Lodge parking lot/trailhead. Brown Bluff Trail directly above French Canyon and Campanula Trail between the bluffs of French and Wildcat canyons. - Existing closures include Tonti Canyon and Tonti Bridge, the west side trail from LaSalle Canyon to Tonti Canyon, and the staircase from the west entrance to the boat ramp area. [More information and progress reports \>](https://dnr.illinois.gov/closures/starved-rock-trail-improvement.html) Park Closure Park Closure Page Content Page Content ## VISITOR CENTER The Visitor Center exhibit hall, park office, and information desk are **open** **dailyThe 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.** **The Visitor Center is CLOSED on:** - Election Day - Veterans Day - Thanksgiving - Day after Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Lincolns Birthday - Presidents' Day - Juneteenth ## ACTIVITY PERMITS **REQUIRED FOR ANY GROUP OF 20 OR MORE** The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Land Management, requires **any group of 20 or more persons** who use Department facilities to have advance written **permission from the Site Superintendent**. Regardless of group size, the Department may require additional liability coverage to be provided through an **[Activity Permit](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/camp/documents/activitypermit.pdf)**. [**Release of Liability**](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/activity/documents/release-of-liability.pdf) can be used if your organization, family, or school does not have liability insurance. Site managers may deny the request if the facilities are not adequate to handle the size of the group, if public health or safety might be compromised, if the liability risk to the Department is too great, or if there would be adverse impacts on natural resources at the site. Activity Permits are to be used whenever a non-traditional use of any facility is requested (for example, a family reunion in the picnic area) and/or any activity that might increase potential liability to the Department (for example, search and rescue teams practicing on rock faces). These requests need to be made at least 21 days in advance of the activity and forwarded to the Regional Office for processing. A [**Permit to Sell**](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/camp/documents/permittosell.pdf) is needed if food or goods are sold, fees are charged, or when money changes hands in any manner among the organizers, spectators, and/or participants. - [**Activity Permit**](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/camp/documents/activitypermit.pdf) - [**Release of Liability**](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/activity/documents/release-of-liability-1-.pdf) - [**Permit To Sell**](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/activity/documents/permit-to-sell.pdf) ### Guidelines for Completing Activity Permits 1. Complete the Activity Permit at least 2-3 weeks before the scheduled visit. 2. Acquire Proof of Liability Insurance (business, school, or organization can ask their administrator or main office) or have each participant sign the Release of Liability Form ahead of time. 3. Email, mail, or drop off the completed Activity Permit and Proof of Liability Insurance together (or, Release of Liability) to DNR.StarvedRock@illinois.gov at least 2-3 weeks before the scheduled visit. 4. The Site Superintendent will respond within 2 weeks from the time the permit was handed in with an approval or denial of the group visit through email (DNR.StarvedRock@illinois.gov) or phone at 1-815-667-4726. [Common Park Questions and Answers Booklet](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/documents/starvedrock-common-park-qa.pdf "Common Park Questions and Answers booklet") Youtube XF Path Youtube XF Path [Park Closures](https://dnr.illinois.gov/closures/currentclosuresofdnrsitesandareas.html) **Park Information:** Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park DNR Region DNR Region Northwestern Illinois Park Address Park Address PO Box 509 Park City Park City Utica Park Zip Park Zip 61373 Park Phone Park Phone [815-667-4726](tel:815-667-4726) Park Extension Park Extension Office M-F Email Display Text Email Display Text Park Latitude Park Latitude 41\.309 Park Longitude Park Longitude \-88.989 Park SiteMap Image Park SiteMap Image Park SiteMap Image [![Starved Rock Site Map Thumbnail](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/isp/starvedrocksitemap107103?ts=1674255249007&$contentFragmentOpenDisplay$&align=1,0)](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/documents/starvedrocksitemap.pdf) **Other Parks in Illinois:** ![Map of Illinois DNR Regions](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/publishingimages/ilstate.png) - [East Central](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/eastcentral.html) - [Northeastern](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/northeastern.html) - [Northwestern](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/northwestern.html) - [Southern](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/southern.html) - [West Central](https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/westcentral.html) ## Footer ### Contact Information One Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL 62702 Phone: **[217-782-6302](tel:2177826302)** [Contact Us](https://dnr.illinois.gov/about/contact.html "Contact Us") [DNR Offices](https://dnr.illinois.gov/about/offices.html "DNR Offices") [Boards/Commissions](https://dnr.illinois.gov/programs/boardsandcommissions.html "Boards/Commissions") [Equal Opportunity](https://dnr.illinois.gov/about/equalopportunity.html "Equal Opportunity") [FOIA Request for Public Records](https://dnr.illinois.gov/foia.html "FOIA Request for Public Records") ### Useful Links - [Listing by Topic (A to Z)](https://dnr.illinois.gov/dnratoz.html) - [Search Site](https://dnr.illinois.gov/search.html) - [About DNR](https://dnr.illinois.gov/about.html) - [Affirmative Action Plan](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/about/documents/affirmative_action_plan.pdf) - [FAQs](https://dnr.illinois.gov/about/faq.html) - [Podcasts](https://dnr.illinois.gov/oi/podcasts.html) - [Privacy](https://dnr.illinois.gov/about/privacy.html) [![](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/publishingimages/bluesky-logo.png)](https://bsky.app/profile/illinoisdnr.bsky.social) - [Web Accessibility](https://doit.illinois.gov/initiatives/accessibility/iitaa.html) - [Missing & Exploited Children](http://www.missingkids.com/) - [Amber Alerts](http://www.amberillinois.org/) - [Illinois Privacy Info](https://www.illinois.gov/about/privacy.html) - [Governor JB Pritzker](https://gov.illinois.gov/ "Governor JB Pritzker") - © 2026 - [State of Illinois](https://www.illinois.gov/ "State of Illinois") Back to top
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Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park Alert / Notification Alert / Notification **Starved Rock Trail Improvement Project** Beginning the week of March 23, 2026, some Starved Rock trails will be closed until June to accommodate trail construction that will close access to French Canyon. Trails and park areas that are currently unavailable to visitors: - Trail Project Phase 1: End of March through June. Access to French Canyon from the visitor center and Lodge parking lot/trailhead. Brown Bluff Trail directly above French Canyon and Campanula Trail between the bluffs of French and Wildcat canyons. - Existing closures include Tonti Canyon and Tonti Bridge, the west side trail from LaSalle Canyon to Tonti Canyon, and the staircase from the west entrance to the boat ramp area. [More information and progress reports \>](https://dnr.illinois.gov/closures/starved-rock-trail-improvement.html) Park ClosurePark Closure Page Content Page Content ## VISITOR CENTER The Visitor Center exhibit hall, park office, and information desk are **open** **dailyThe 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.** **The Visitor Center is CLOSED on:** - Election Day - Veterans Day - Thanksgiving - Day after Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Lincolns Birthday - Presidents' Day - Juneteenth ## ACTIVITY PERMITS **REQUIRED FOR ANY GROUP OF 20 OR MORE** The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Land Management, requires **any group of 20 or more persons** who use Department facilities to have advance written **permission from the Site Superintendent**. Regardless of group size, the Department may require additional liability coverage to be provided through an **[Activity Permit](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/camp/documents/activitypermit.pdf)**. [**Release of Liability**](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/activity/documents/release-of-liability.pdf) can be used if your organization, family, or school does not have liability insurance. Site managers may deny the request if the facilities are not adequate to handle the size of the group, if public health or safety might be compromised, if the liability risk to the Department is too great, or if there would be adverse impacts on natural resources at the site. Activity Permits are to be used whenever a non-traditional use of any facility is requested (for example, a family reunion in the picnic area) and/or any activity that might increase potential liability to the Department (for example, search and rescue teams practicing on rock faces). These requests need to be made at least 21 days in advance of the activity and forwarded to the Regional Office for processing. A [**Permit to Sell**](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/camp/documents/permittosell.pdf) is needed if food or goods are sold, fees are charged, or when money changes hands in any manner among the organizers, spectators, and/or participants. - [**Activity Permit**](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/camp/documents/activitypermit.pdf) - [**Release of Liability**](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/activity/documents/release-of-liability-1-.pdf) - [**Permit To Sell**](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/activity/documents/permit-to-sell.pdf) ### Guidelines for Completing Activity Permits 1. Complete the Activity Permit at least 2-3 weeks before the scheduled visit. 2. Acquire Proof of Liability Insurance (business, school, or organization can ask their administrator or main office) or have each participant sign the Release of Liability Form ahead of time. 3. Email, mail, or drop off the completed Activity Permit and Proof of Liability Insurance together (or, Release of Liability) to DNR.StarvedRock@illinois.gov at least 2-3 weeks before the scheduled visit. 4. The Site Superintendent will respond within 2 weeks from the time the permit was handed in with an approval or denial of the group visit through email (DNR.StarvedRock@illinois.gov) or phone at 1-815-667-4726. [Common Park Questions and Answers Booklet](https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/parks/documents/starvedrock-common-park-qa.pdf "Common Park Questions and Answers booklet") Youtube XF Path Youtube XF Path
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