Starved Rock State Park is a popular weekend getaway destination for people that live in the Chicagoland area. There are many things to do here with thirteen miles of hiking trails, eighteen canyons, boating, paddlewheel boat rides, horseback riding and camping.
Fishing is very popular at Starved Rock State Park. The Illinois River has a tremendous walleye and sauger fishery - arguably the best in Illinois. You can also catch catfish, white bass, crappie and carp.