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Starved Rock LodgeWelcome! Starved Rock State Park is a lush, green forest. Summer breezes cool the canyons, where, depending on the rainfall, beautiful waterfalls can be seen. There's still time before going "back to school" to plan a trip to Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. The Park will turn 100 years old in 2011! Click on the tabs to the right of the homepage to learn more about the Park and our Marketplace. Our POW WOW Newsletter is filled with great, at-a-glance information about Starved Rock Lodge. Click HERE to see it! Starved Rock Lodge is nestled among the forests and bluffs of Starved Rock State Park in Utica, Illinois. Open to the public year 'round, the Lodge has much to offer -- all under one roof. The Lodge is the only hotel in the Park, and it's on the National Registry of Historic Places.
In addition to the hotel, there are cabins in the woods, an indoor pool, hot tub, saunas, plus a full-service restaurant, bar, cafe, gift shop.
The Great Hall features the largest, two-sided stone fireplace in Illinois, which is made of Joliet limestone. The Great Hall is a National Historic Landmark which was made from recycled pine logs. Guests and visitors gather here to read, relax or play cards. Open year-round, Starved Rock Lodge was built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Hiking in beautiful Starved Rock State Park is just steps away. There are 13 miles of trails which lead you to see deep canyons, waterfalls, wildlife and nature at its best, offering a peaceful getaway every season of the year. CLICK HERE TO GO HIKING!
Kaskaskia Canyon (shown above) is one of several canyons with an active waterfall. Spring rains enhance the beauty of this natural wonder.
The view from the Veranda overlooks the beautiful Illinios River Valley, the Visitor Center and the sandstone bluff known as Starved Rock. The view from the top of Starved Rock offers a panoramic look at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, the Lock & Damn and Lover's Leap.
Settle into a comfortable lodge room or stay in a cabin in the woods. Come to Starved Rock in the spring, when waterfalls come back to life! Summer is lush with thick forests to walk through. In autumn, it's one of the "Top 10 in the Midwest" to see fall colors. Winter brings amazing sights with eagles in flight, frozen waterfalls, ice climbing and sled dog demos.
Enjoy year 'round hiking along 13 miles of nature trails. Explore a few of our 18 majestic canyons and waterfalls. Then retreat to laid-back comforts of our indoor pool, a soothing hot tub ... relax in the sauna, schedule a massage. The Back Door Lounge is the perfect place for a cocktail or casual dining. The fireplace glows in our Main Dining Room which is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner (not to mention a fabulous brunch every Sunday). The Great Hall offers a spacious place to relax in front of its massive, 2-sided stone fireplace. Enjoy great, free entertainment and lots of things to do throughout the year at this affordable, rustic getaway. NOTICE: Portions of Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks will be closed for hunting from November-January. CLICK HERE for details.
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