If you want all of your typical creature comforts but still want to be within arms reach of natures beauty, this is the place for you. It's probably the best and most advertised site in Illinois though so be prepared to see lots of people.

Great place to day hike in to see the falls, but was a little dry, so the falls were not that impressive. Looking forward to coming back during a spring time hike.

The campground is ok. It's busy and separated from the hiking trails in the state park. The wonderful draw is the hiking trails. You can follow them through canyons formed by the glaciers a long time ago. One of my nature classes had a field trip here and we walked through the history. The park is right along the river with boardwalk trails near the visitor center that change to dirt when you get further away.

This place is awesome for day hikes and nature walks! There are so many beautiful views, and many beautiful looking sand stone formations!

It's good for kids because they don't allow adult beverages...so the more party crowds are elsewhere. The campground isn't anything to get excited about. It had the normal and needed amenities. Id recommend skipping starved rock and going to Matthessien State Park. Great trails and way better scenery!

The campground is busy, full and very open. Bathrooms were clean, drinking water was available and it was dog and kid friendly. We made our reservations six months ahead. The actual park is very fun and beautiful. Great hiking with kids, and less crowded once you are out on the trails. Also visit neighboring Matthiessen state park for more fun hikes. There are raccoons in the campground, so keep your food enclosed.

This park is incredible! The only draw back is that it's very popular. The campsites are a decent size, but not very secluded. There are a few that are more private, so investigating before going is a good idea. The bathrooms were clean, but seem to be built for less people and the toilet paper was gone by nighttime (so you might want to bring some!). The park is the major draw, not the camping so much.

For someone that lives in Chicago, this park presents a decent option for a a weekend getaway and an ok hike. You can extend hiking by checking out Matthiessen State Park, right next door. The campground is always super busy and booked. You literally have to reserve 11 months in advance. Starved Rock has about 13 miles of hiking trails, i believe. Check before you go, as the trails are easily flooded and some of them may be closed. I went late in August last year, and there was very little water, the waterfalls were mostly dried out, and people were hiking in the river beds. Dog friendly (leashed). Campground has decent sites, some in the woods, more private, some more open. The only drawback is that it's so hard to get a reservation.