Papa Murphs Tavern & Campground

Starved Rock State Park Campground

Pleasant Creek Campground is nestled in a wooded setting along a tributary of the Vermillion River, surrounded by rolling hills and mature trees. We are located 5 miles from the entrance of Starved Rock State Park in the gateway town of Oglesby, Illinois. Pleasant Creek Campground is quietly tucked away in the heart of the Illinois Valley and just minutes from unique shops, historical sites, recreational activities, and amazing dining!

 Campground Amenities:
 Spring-fed, stocked fishing pond
 Well supplied general store
 Creekside campsites

 On-site Trailers for rent
 New bathhouse and showers
 Basketball, Volleyball, and Tetherball
 Variety of sites available for RVs and tents

 Water & Electric available at most sites

 Game Room with ping pong, arcade games & more

 Dump Station on site and pump outs available

 Playground and an array of outdoor games
 Minutes from Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park



Pleasant Creek Campground

Kishauwau’s Starved Rock Area Cabins offers luxury vacation cabins for the weekend, weeknight, and all-week getaways and we are open all year round. Our beautifully constructed cabins offer a blend of country charm equipped with modern conveniences.  It's strictly cabin rentals here, no tent set ups allowed and no RV's.  

Cell reception on our property is spotty & there is no way to know until you get here.  I have wifi in our office and will give it if you need to check e-mail or look for things to do in the area but we do not allow people to sit in our office all day on the internet social networking or gaming as it slows down our work.  We understand that some people need it for work or school and that's fine.  

Our property is host to 17 cabins in varying sizes. Spacious and well equipped, these Illinois cabins are spread throughout 65 acres of beautiful wooded landscape on a bluff above the Vermilion River. Catering to large family reunions or a quiet, romantic getaway for 2, we are one of Illinois’ premier cabin rental destinations. Whether you’re putting together a family reunion, needing a family vacation cabin or just a romantic weekend getaway for two, Kishauwau’s Starved Rock Area Cabins has what you are looking for.

Each cabin rental comes equipped with basic pots, pans, cooking utensils, and dishes in the kitchen, a covered porch (most with porch swings), a personal outdoor fire pit, an indoor wood stove or gas fireplace (for wintertime use only; contact us for details), and much more.

### Cabins in Illinois That Allow Dogs

What would a vacation be without everyone’s favorite family member? We welcome your dog with our four dog-friendly cabins on property.

We simply ask you read our pet policies listed under each dog friendly cabin in the “Cabins” tab or contact us prior to your trip.

Each dog will add an additional $15 plus tax per night to your reservation. Simply list 1 or 2 dogs in the pet field when booking on-line and the system will add the fee for you.  I do ask that you notify me in e-mail that you have read and are fine with the policies as we are firm with those.

Kishauwau's Starved Rock Area Cabins

Buffalo Rock State Park

Lasalle/Peru KOA

We are located just 10 minutes from beautiful Starved Rock as well as three other State Parks (Illini, Buffalo Rock and Mathieson State Park). There are plenty of outdoor activities to do here like hiking any of the trails, visiting canyons near by, fishing, kayaking or rafting down Covel Creek. Sky Dive Chicago and Zip Chicago are nearby for exciting local attractions if you're looking for more of an adrenaline rush. Want to get dinner? Feel free to start a fire and make easy campstyle dinners. We are also close to Downtown Ottawa, right over the Veterans Memorial Bridge, with a wide variety of restaurants. Our campsite transforms at night with beautiful sunsets and awesome star gazing on clear nights. Come pitch a tent or hang your hammock with us! **All proceeds go back into Camp Covel Creek, making it a better, more enjoyable environment for the next family.



Camp Covel Creek

Cougar Campground

Troll Hollow Campground

Illini

Bartender was perplexed when I asked to (car) camp in December but was very friendly and let me do my thing even in their off season! Sooo much cheaper than SR and actually much close to the hiking trails. 

Great in the off season too

Close to local parks. 
Walking distance to bar. 
Great for when the other grounds are filled. 
Pics from Matthiessen 

Close to parks

open field type setting within walking distance to starved rock. there’s a bar out front and you can drive right up to your tent.

Papa Murphs Tavern & Campground

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Starved Rock State Park Campground

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Buffalo Rock State Park

Lasalle/Peru KOA

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Cougar Campground

Troll Hollow Campground

Illini

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Buffalo Rock State Park

Lasalle/Peru KOA

Camp Covel Creek

Cougar Campground

Troll Hollow Campground

Illini