1130 N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, 61350
Family fun on the river since 1957
Your seasonal getaway spot shouldn’t break the bank. That’s why we’ve kept our pricing reasonable for families just like yours for the past 50 years. Make our marina your new weekend hotspot!
Are you a morning person? Share your coffee on the river with the bald eagles down at Buffalo Rock.
Want to get your heart beating? Take a hike in Starved Rock Park.
Prefer to just relax? Enjoy the wonderful view of the river from your slip in the harbor.
We make it easy for you to rejuvenate! We offer a full-service end-to-end boating experience – slips, storage, maintenance and amenities. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and knowledgeable experienced staff. We are a family-friendly community of boaters centrally located in the heart of Starved Rock Country. We can’t wait to meet you.
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Adventur-E-Bike Rental LLC can pick up and drop off E-Bikes at any location along the I&M Canal Trail. Being backed by the IDNR I am the only preferred E-Bike rental company in Starved Rock Country allowing me to take all forms of payments in state parks and along the I&M Canal Trail at any location!
The Illinois and Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) is a 96-mile canal that was dug by hand and completed in 1848. It connected the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The canal crossed the Chicago Portage and helped establish Chicago as the transportation hub of the United States ⁴. By providing a link that completed a water route from the East Coast to the Gulf of Mexico, it is considered a major contributor to the development of Chicago ¹. The I&M Canal reached its peak influence in the second half of the 19th century. In 1853, railroads began to parallel its path and new water highways were developed in the early 1900s. The canal was soon replaced by the bigger water highways and officially closed to commerce.
A lot of our state parks are often over run and neglected because of lack of funds to operate efficiently, they need the help of the community's and tourist to truly make the parks beautiful and keep them well maintained.
Any type of donation is greatly appreciated and will be given directly to the park!
1300 North 27th Road Ottawa IL 61350
Buffalo Rock State Park is located on a bluff which once was an island in the Illinois River. Now standing majestically on the north bank, this promontory affords a magnificent, sweeping view of the Illinois River. Located approximately 3 miles west of Ottawa in LaSalle County, this 298-acre park has long been a favorite picnic area, as well as a nature lovers’ delight. The area of Buffalo Rock was the home of the Illinois Indians when Louis Jolliet, the French explorer, and the Jesuit missionary priest Father Jacques Marquette made their trip up the Illinois River in 1673. Later, the Illinois tribe was virtually annihilated in protracted warfare with the aggressive Iroquois.
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A lot of our state parks are often over run and neglected because of lack of funds to operate efficiently, they need the help of the community's and tourist to truly make the parks beautiful and keep them well maintained.
Any type of donation is greatly appreciated and will be given directly to the park!
2660 E 2350th Rd, Marseilles, IL 61341
Illini State Park is the type of park you think of when you think of big picnics and family gatherings. With its rustic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings and riverside picnic areas, Illini State Park offers beautiful views and a sense of history not found in many other parks.
Named for the native Americans who once inhabited the area, the 510-acre Illini State Park is located south of the Illinois River between Marseilles and U.S. Route 6. In the mid-1920s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built a barge canal to bypass the rapids. The canal borders the park, and visitors can watch as large barges pass through the Marseilles Locks. Less than a mile north of the park is the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal, completed in 1848 when the section from Marseilles to Morris opened.
Illini was dedicated as a state park in 1935. Hickory, ash, walnut, elm, cottonwood, oak and maple trees provide shade in the summer and beautiful colors in the fall. Wildlife abound year round.
Picnic areas, shelters and playgrounds are found throughout the park. Several of the shelters also have working fireplaces. Both tent and trailer campsites, including electric and sanitation service, are offered and some of the sites offer outstanding views of the river. A youth camp area is available for youth groups. Make campsite reservations online at ExploreMoreIL.
River fishing is popular out of Illini State Park, where a boat ramp is available.
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A lot of our state parks are often over run and neglected because of lack of funds to operate efficiently, they need the help of the community's and tourist to truly make the parks beautiful and keep them well maintained.
Any type of donation is greatly appreciated and will be given directly to the park!
Adventur-E-Bike Rental LLC is set up in this location but is not affiliated with the Canal Boat Rides.
Your journey includes: a “Mule Tending 101” class in which you’ll meet Moe the Mule, interact with crew of period dressed guides, hear tales of the canal’s heyday and enjoy a 60–90-minute boat ride.
Catch the boat at I&M Canal State Trail – Lock 14 Access, LaSalle IL. It’s near our I&M Canal Visitor Center and Lock 16 Café and Gift Shop (754 First Street), so pop in if you have questions, want to buy tickets in person, need to use the restrooms before you embark or are looking for a tasty bite or beverage.
The boat runs from late May through October and is accessible to those who use manually powered mobility aids, such as walkers, crutches, canes and non-motorized wheelchairs. Ticket purchases are available all year long making this a lovely gift you can purchase or get-together you can plan any time of year.
401 Ottawa Street Morris IL 60450
Gebhard Woods State Park was originally purchased from Mrs. William Gebhard by the Grundy County Rod and Gun Club in 1934 for of $1,500. A game fish rearing pool was developed on the property by the club, who in turn donated the property to the state to be developed and maintained as Gebhard Woods State Park. Members of the Brandon-Morris Civilian Conservation Corps were employed by the U.S. Department of the Interior to clear and landscape this newly formed state park. The CCC developed two additional spawning pools for game fish, interior trails, a large shelter of hand-hewn beams with flagstone flooring, two small log shelters complete with fireplaces, a sheltered resting bench and a large stone fireplace.
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A lot of our state parks are often over run and neglected because of lack of funds to operate efficiently, they need the help of the community's and tourist to truly make the parks beautiful and keep them well maintained.
Any type of donation is greatly appreciated and will be given directly to the park!
2649 N 21st Rd. Marseilles IL 61341
LaSalle Lake, a man made, 2,058-acre lake 8 miles southeast of Marseilles, is popular among anglers. Serving as a cooling lake for Commonwealth Edison's LaSalle Power Station, the lake is formed by levees that rise above the surrounding land. While this "perched" construction helps the lake catch the wind to cool the impounded water, it can result in extremely hazardous conditions for unwary boaters. All lake users should familiarize themselves with the precautions described in the "Safety Information" below.
Dirt excavated for the lake's construction was used to build the shoreline and internal dikes, which are covered with rock riprap. The dikes are used to direct cooling water through a five-day circulation pattern from the discharge channel back to the intake channel. There is typically a 20-degree water temperature difference between the two channels. The average depth of LaSalle Lake is 15 feet, but there are excavated areas within the lake up to 70 feet deep.
With its rip rapped shoreline, LaSalle has no natural shoreline for beaching boats. Boaters must allow ample time to boat from the lake's northern shores to the boat ramp area on the southwestern corner.
171 E Canal St, North Utica, IL 61373
Our charming town along the Illinois River.
Filled with a rich history and built on tradition. Our town is full of great places, wonderful people and amazing things to see. With a slow pace but plenty to do, Utica makes for a great place to visit for the day or long weekend.
So come on, stop on by when you’re passing through, you’ll find out you’ll want to stick around. Visit a town where it feels like home.
Home to some of Illinois’ best hidden gems.
Experience the fun of outdoor adventures at Starved Rock, Illini, Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock State Parks.
Visitors can expect to see beautiful rock formations in addition to unusual and abundant vegetation and wildlife. Whether you enjoy hiking along the nature trails or viewing the many spectacular overlooks along the Illinois River, the recreational opportunities abound.
From picnicking to fishing to boating, from horseback riding to camping to enjoying winter sports, there’s so much to do that you’ll come back again and again.
Ottawa, Marseilles, Morris, Shorewood, Oswego, and more coming soon!
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