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Kankakee River State Park
Walk among sacred land and water at this unspoiled state park.
Hike through 4,000 acres on both sides of the Kankakee River in this unspoiled setting. Miles of trails follow both sides of the river. Feel free to trek, bike, horseback ride, snowmobile, or cross country ski through the park.
Start at Rock Creek, where cliffs rise on both sides of the water. Native American tribes once held council meetings near the mouth of the creek. Look for the boulder marking the grave of Chief Shaw-Waw-Nas-See, leader of the Potawatomi who died in the 1830s. The grave sits near an old stone quarry.
Fish for several game species, such as bass, channel cats, walleye, and northern pike. Rock Creek offers a great fishing spot, too. Launch your boat into the river to follow it leisurely downstream. Canoeists love the water because it's shallow and gentle.
Sleep in the woods at two campgrounds
Hike through 4,000 acres on both sides of the Kankakee River in this unspoiled setting. Miles of trails follow both sides of the river. Feel free to trek, bike, horseback ride, snowmobile, or cross country ski through the park.
Start at Rock Creek, where cliffs rise on both sides of the water. Native American tribes once held council meetings near the mouth of the creek. Look for the boulder marking the grave of Chief Shaw-Waw-Nas-See, leader of the Potawatomi who died in the 1830s. The grave sits near an old stone quarry.
Fish for several game species, such as bass, channel cats, walleye, and northern pike. Rock Creek offers a great fishing spot, too. Launch your boat into the river to follow it leisurely downstream. Canoeists love the water because it's shallow and gentle.
Sleep in the woods at two campgrounds harboring more than 200 sites. Reserve yours early, because this place is popular.
Activities in the park
3 campgrounds in Kankakee River State Park
Early inhabitants of Kankakee State Park—the Illini, Miami, Kickapoo, & Mascouten tribes, and later, the Potawatomi, Ottawa and Chippewa people—began a deeply rich tradition of living from the land. Engage in that living story by returning to Chippewa Campground where a few modern-ish amenities (vault toilets, hand-pumped water) meet flowing c Read more...
Follow your canoe’s nose or your hiking boots to the sweet shores of Potawatomi Campground. It's got brand-spanking rustic, reservable cabins—plus electric sites for your RV’ing friends—and fresh, hot showers. You’ll be in your party PJs, followed by your birthday suit in no time flat. Find your way to Rock Creek and the surging, life-affirming wa Read more...
Don’t forget man’s best—err, second best friend. Your horse, of course! At the Equestrian Campground at Kankakee State Park, kick back and enjoy a little water, a little trail, and a little horse. Of course. If you are feeling a little spooky, anchor your horse and pay your respects at the Smith Cemetery, which is filled with graves of several fam Read more...
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