Places to stay near Matthiessen State Park

Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area/dog friendly

Welcome to Snug Owl Cottage and Starved Rock Country! Relax and feel the Hygge after hiking the parks in your own private dog-friendly tiny home. •Starved Rock State Park 7.3 miles🚲 7.7 miles 🚘 •Matthiessen State Park 8.6 miles •Buffalo Rock State Park 12 miles Historic Downtown LaSalle is a mile away, but you won’t want to miss nearby Utica and Ottawa, too. The Snug Owl is a tiny home on its own city lot with fire pit and is 400 square feet. Yard is not fully fenced. NO CLEANING FEE/PET FEE

Country Home with Outdoor Hot Tub by Starved Rock

Beautiful Country Home with private outdoor Jacuzzi Hot Tub secluded by farmland on almost 3 Acres in North Utica Huge outdoor fire pit and concrete patio too Lots of parking space enough for a boat and trailer Starved Rock, Buffalo Rock, Matthiessen State Parks and the Illinois river are close by for hiking ,fishing or kayaking Starved Rock Marina and Sky dive Chicago are close by Dining and Shopping only a few miles away in downtown Utica Ottawa or Peru A unique and tranquil getaway.

RockerBye Rental Large & modern with vintage charm

Bring the whole family to this great space with lots of room for fun. This gorgeous, modern and newly renovated rental is brand new top to bottom. King size bed, large bedroom w/ twin pullout couch & fireplace. Two queen size pull out couches in the living room. 50" smart tv. 2nd bedroom features a smart tv & 2 twin beds as a trundle set. Take a minute in the Zen Den for some yoga or meditation. Kitchen with top of the line appliances, washer & dryer. Wheelchair accessible. NO CATS

One Bed House Near Starved Rock

Welcome to our completely remodeled Airbnb, conveniently located just 12 minutes from Starved Rock, Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock State Parks! This beautifully renovated home is the perfect place for your next vacation or getaway. Our home is situated just minutes from excellent dining and shopping options and with free, fast wifi, you can stay connected and keep up with everything going on in the world, even while you're enjoying everything the area has to offer.

"You're invited" Suitcase Required

The whole group will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located place. Head to our many state parks, take a boat ride down the Illinois River, be adventurous and skydive at Skydive Chicago and the list goes on. This two-bedroom 1 bath house welcomes you with all the amenities to feel right at home. Sleeps 3 adults comfortably. (1-Queen Bed and 1 full size bed) It has a fully stocked kitchen. washer/dryer and outdoor seating/dining.

Adorable 1 bedroom with indoor fireplace

Take a break at this peaceful oasis 5 miles from Starved Rock State Park and 4 miles from Buffalo Rock State Park. The quaint village of Utica and the unique town Ottawa are also close. Enjoy hiking, biking and activities on the Illinois River. There is also the Buffalo Range and Gun Company 2 miles away. Ottawa has great places to dine and Washington Park in downtown Ottawa has the must see Lincoln-Douglas Debate fountain and statue.

Starved Rock Area Water View

Take a break from the everyday and escape to your own private walk out lower level studio overlooking a world of nature and beauty. Private patio, you will see a beautiful pond, rolling woods with nature, and all that nature offers. Dog friendly. Your studio features pinball machines, arcade games, billiards, ping-pong, wood burning fire place as well as a wood burning fire pit and much more. Firewood available for $2 a log.

Schoolhouse Canyon at Starved Rock, Modern Getaway

Historic one room schoolhouse just one mile from the entrance to Starved Rock State Park; minutes from Matthiessen State Park & Buffalo Rock State Park. Completely updated for you to enjoy a modern getaway while taking hikes, kayaking the river, or enjoying charming Downtown Utica. Perfect for a couples getaway, Girlfriends Weekend, or Family hiking trip.

Great Homebase-Walk to Downtown-10 Mins to Parks!

Conveniently located right off Rt. 6 for quick and easy access to the parks. Only 10 minutes to Starved Rock, Matthiessen or Buffalo Rock State Parks. Walk to downtown for great local dining, wine and spirits tasting, boutique and antique shopping plus tons of other fun outdoor activities like horseback riding, bike rentals and trails and the I & M Canal.