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Kayak Starved Rock Campground

89%

· Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois

42 acres hosted by Kayak S.

19 RV/tent sites · 21 tent sites

Waterfront Primitive Camping we allow primitive tent camping(whole campground), tear drop campers & pop up campers(sites 60 and up) and campervans(whole campground) we are right on the illinois river across from Starved Rock State Park. Towering views of St. Peters sandstone bluffs, soaring bald eagles and sandy islands. We are primitive. no water no electric. Just beautiful riverside camping with ultra clean pimped out porta potties that have wipes, underarm spray deodorant, air freshener and hand sanitizer. Please note kayak rentals or guided kayak tours are not included but may be purchased onsite or from our website kayak starved rock campground Check-in time Mon-Thurs 3:00 pm-5:30PM Friday-Sun 3:00PM-7:30PM Check-out time is 3:00 pm. KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND Camping Rules 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. 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($8) 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 firearms or fireworks! IF FOUND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE. No ATVs, dirt bikes, drones or 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 AT THIS LOCATION ONLY 2 DOGS MAX PER CAMPSITE

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River, stream, or creek

89%

124 ratings · 55 reviews

Michael B.recommends

August 30, 2024

Site 146 - KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND

Easy Camping

Easy check in. Porta Potty’s clean. No water so plan accordingly. Lots of space to spread out with great exploring nearby for the kids. Convenient location close to the state parks and great place to day trip from. Would definitely stay again!

Charlie K.

August 30, 2024

Site 21 - KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND

Good location on the Illinois River

We enjoyed our stay at Kayak Starved Rock but felt that it could have used a bit of trimming up. The porta potties were clean, but in some cases had vegetation, including poison ivy, around the outside. Otherwise it was free of debris and clean. As for kayaking, though it was on the Illinois River, the designated kayak area was quite limited in an alcove surrounded by water lilies. Those wanting to venture further (using the company’s kayaks) would be discouraged. The location was good, just across the river from Starved Rock State Park and a very interesting visitors center down river for the adjacent dam and locks. And it should be noted that this stretch of the Illinois River was quite active with barges so those kayaking should take care.

Marie A.

August 22, 2024

CampSite 43 -Kayak Starved Rock Cam

It's a good camp site. I wish the grass was not so grown out, other than that it was good for one night. If you like privacy maybe not so much.

Pedro R.recommends

August 17, 2024

Site 24 - KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND

What a pleasant site to ser up camp. The proximity to the Illinois River is priceless. The grounds are well groomed and clean. The staff at check-in/out were friendly and professional. The campsite is located close enough to the city if Ottawa and Utica so if forgot anything or don’t wish to cook, the stores and restaurants are within minutes. Starved Rick State Park is also within striking distance and allows for a nice break from the campground.

Dana S.recommends

August 11, 2024

CampSite 47 -Kayak Starved Rock Cam

Cool and clean, just not private.

A cool spot on the river! We moved to #44 for a bit more privacy between sites. There's a lot of close neighbors with little/no brush in between but 43-45 were pretty secluded (together). Downside was its right off a road, plus side it's not busy at night. Occasional car, motorcycle riding through but nothing distracting. Train can be heard but its not close by. I live by tracks so its also not a distraction for me, but may be for light sleepers. That said, there were some really loud sites, staying up until 2:30AM with kids actually screaming at the top of their lungs. Wish I'd known earlier about the campsite phone number to make a compaint to. Of course there's usually some jerks who stay up late and gives 0 sh!ts about other people nearby wherever you camp. But if you're expecting the campsites "strict no noise during quiet hours" to be strictly enforced, bring earplugs just in case. They did warn one of the campsites the next day and they were quiet the following night so that was very helpful! Toilets are portapotties which is the same as a vault toilets in state parks, just... portable so take those negative comments with a grain of salt. These are super clean though. Air fresheners in timers, wipes and hand sanitizer are offered in each one, spare TP, and fairy lights on top for easy navigating at night. It was a very cool spot and I'm glad we got to stay. We'll be back for sure!

Q H.doesn't recommend

August 9, 2024

CampSite 52 -Kayak Starved Rock Cam

Seems like this place has a lot of potential but there was poison ivy throughout the overgrown campsite including a large vine going up a tree. The campsites are really close to each other. They also have a lot of rules that made us feel like we were being watched for bad behavior like absolutely no music from speakers or leaving in your car between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. yet none of the rules were being followed by nearby campers. Also, we were potentially going to go kayaking but when we found out we're not allowed to kayak across the river near Starved Rock we decided against it. Kind of false advertising given the name of the campsite. Not bad for the price and location but not really my first choice if I go back.

Location

Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking