Juan J.recommendsSeptember 22, 2024
Site87KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND
Love camping
I love to be there camping and the employees are wonderful people very helpful and hospitable
Samantha Z.September 3, 2024
Site 24 - KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND
Your site number my not be right
The location of this campground was great - only 10 mins to Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks and downtown Utica. My biggest piece of constructive feedback was that when booking through Hipcamp, I thought I chose a specific site (#24) which was shaded and would have provided a great spot for my young family, especially considering we had planned to spend much time with the children at the campsite. When I arrived, we were given a different site that was exposed to direct sun most of the day. I went up to ask about it. The young attendant first, lectured me on booking through third party sites and second, told me they were almost fully booked because it was a holiday weekend and then moved on to a new customer. I was honestly so surprised at the lack of customer service. That evening, there were 4 sites around us that were empty -- 3 of which were in shade. The next day, my husband inquired about the shaded spot behind us and we were able to move. It was our first camping trip with our 5yo and 3yo and her rudeness put a damper on the overall experience.
Heather S.doesn't recommendSeptember 2, 2024
Site 22 - KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND
Huge production, not what we thought we were getting into. People on top of each other. Turned around and left after 5 minutes.
Michael B.recommendsAugust 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.
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.