The campground is set in a semi-wooded area with 133 Class A campsites. Class A indicates electricity at every site and flush toilets/showers.

The Campground features a campground store "The Outpost", which sells items such as ice, firewood, film, souvenirs, ice cream, tent stakes, health & beauty needs, and much more.

For more information or to make a reservation, please visit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources or call the park office at (815) 667-4726. The campground is located 1 1/2 miles East of the 178 & 71 Intersection on Rt. 71.

Hunting Notice!
Firearm dates for deer hunting season are as follows: November 21-23, 2008; December 4-7, 2008; December 12-14, 2008; January 16-18, 2009. During these dates, the following closures will be in affect: All of Matthiessen State Park will be closed. Starved Rock State Park trails from Wildcat Canyon to the east end of the park will be closed. Starved Rock Nature Preserve will also be completely closed. Hiking trails in Starved Rock from St. Louis Canyon to Wildcat Canyon will be open for hiking. Starved Rock campground will be closed. Starved Rock Lodge and Visitor Center will remain open.

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