Kayak Starved Rock Campground
Ottawa, IL
Accommodation types
- tent
- glamping
No booking fees or memberships. Save up to 18% compared to other sites that charge extra fees at checkout. Your rate is the same or less than you would pay when booking direct.
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We offer beautiful waterfront camping right on the sandy shores of the Illinois river directly across from Starved Rock State Park. Kayak Starved Rock Campground offers riverfront camping(no water/electric) but does have space for tear drop campers, pop up campers and van campers. Kayak Starved Rock campground also allows well behave leashed dogs(must sign a waiver). We are right along the beautiful shores of the Illinois river directly across from Starved Rock State Park. We offer high end kayak rentals, guided kayak tours and shaded beach camping at this location. Come see Towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs, soaring bald eagles and beautiful lotus flowers.
One of the most popular camping destinations along the Illinois River is Kayak Starved Rock Campground. The park boasts 75 campsites right on the shores of the Illinois river with picnic tables, fire rings, and an amazing view. The campground is also home to high end kayak rentals and amazing guided kayak tours of the starved rock area.
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You’re covered!
Don’t let rain ruin your trip! Every eligible booking with us includes Weather Protection at no additional cost to you! For ultimate flexibility to cancel your booking for any reason, we offer affordable travel insurance options.
Learn moreLet us tell you more
We offer beautiful waterfront camping right on the sandy shores of the Illinois river directly across from Starved Rock State Park. Kayak Starved Rock Campground offers riverfront camping(no water/electric) but does have space for tear drop campers, pop up campers and van campers. Kayak Starved Rock campground also allows well behave leashed dogs(must sign a waiver). We are right along the beautiful shores of the Illinois river directly across from Starved Rock State Park. We offer high end kayak rentals, guided kayak tours and shaded beach camping at this location. Come see Towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs, soaring bald eagles and beautiful lotus flowers.
One of the most popular camping destinations along the Illinois River is Kayak Starved Rock Campground. The park boasts 75 campsites right on the shores of the Illinois river with picnic tables, fire rings, and an amazing view. The campground is also home to high end kayak rentals and amazing guided kayak tours of the starved rock area.
Fun things to do and experience
Activities on or nearby this property
No booking fees or memberships. Save up to 18% compared to other sites that charge extra fees at checkout. Your rate is the same or less than you would pay when booking direct.
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In the event that you cannot make your reservation(for any reason) we will hold a credit in the amount paid for you to use, GOOD UNTIL THE END OF NEXT YEAR IF you contact us via email or text in advance of your reservation date/time. If you fail to contact us prior to your date/time of reservation, you forfeit your credit. We do not impose any cancellation fee/penalty. We simply hold a credit in the amount paid for your use on another date in the future.
Rules & regulations
CAMPING CHECK IN IS 3PM-6PM
If you cannot make it before this time you must have all waivers completed and then text us prior to 5:30pm. If we have early check in available there is a $15 early check in fee. ALL pre-purchased firewood MUST be collected immediately when checking in.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RESCHEDULE EVENTS/TRIPS, DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER AND/OR FLOODING or a lack of the minimum number of participants (5). In addition, we do not refund any unused portion of your booking including but not limited to if you want to downgrade your kayak rental to another time period kayak rental after a reservation is booked.
NO MUSIC IS TO BE PLAYED THRU SPEAKERS AT ANY TIME.
QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10PM-7AM. NO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN/OUT DURING QUIET HOURS.
Maximum 2 dogs per campsite.
Our Rules are to promote a family friendly and safe camping experience
We reserve the right to evict anyone without refund for improper behavior or failure to observe our rules and regulations.
All Campers must check in/show ID at the KSRC office and sign a waiver and receive a parking pass/wristband. WE DO NOT ALLOW GUESTS! ANYONE ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE REGISTERED AHEAD OF TIME AS A CAMPER AND PAID FOR! All Campers are required to wear wristbands. All vehicles must have a Parking pass on the dashboard. Anyone within camp area must have a wristband on.
You must be 21 y.o. to make a camping reservation. If anyone in the camping reservation is under 21 then someone 20 years older must be present at all times camping with the person(s) under 21
NO GENERATORS!!!!!
NO MUSIC IS TO BE PLAYED THROUGH SPEAKERS AT ANY TIME QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10PM TO 7AM THAT MEANS NO NOISE WHATSOEVER. Strictly Enforced Vehicular entry/exit is not permitted between these hours. Children should be on campsite by 9:00 pm. If you violate this rule you will be evicted without refund and you will be banned from ever camping again.
IF YOUR CAR DOES NOT HAVE A PARKING PASS IT WILL BE TOWED AT YOUR EXPENSE!
Check-in is at 3:00 pm. Check-out time is 3:00 pm.
Footwear must be worn at all times in the camping area.
The speed limit is 10mph in the campground.
We have Jumbo wood bundles for sale($10) at the front office.
You may not use any wood(>3”diameter) found within the campground for your campfire.
Swimming is prohibited from any beach in the campground. You may wade up to your thighs however, ALL CHILDREN MUST HAVE A LIFE JACKET ON AND BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES we do allow well behaved leashed dogs at this campground(please be advised that Eagles can harm small dogs. we are not responsible if your dog inflicts harm/and or injures
Glass containers/bottles of any sort are prohibited in the campground.
Garbage must be bagged and placed into the Dumpster within the Campground upon leaving. If any garbage is left at your site you will be charged a $50 cleaning fee.
No fires permitted except in fire rings.
Absolutely no axes, chainsaws firearms or fireworks! IF FOUND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.
No ATVs, dirt bikes, motorized scooters (battery or gas)
WE are not responsible for damage or theft of your personal belongings. Please leave all valuables at home.
WE DO ALLOW WELL BEHAVED LEASHED DOGS(FOR A FEE/WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED) AT THIS LOCATION ONLY
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