Kankakee River State Park

River Kayaking is usually good. Watch out for High Water and Floating Debris. Life Vests & Head Protection a Must. Let other Family Members know your plans and Route.

A few but remember it's Illinois. There is a main bike bath paved and there are some dirt paths that venture off. By archery there are a few also. Which is at the beginning of the bike path. Those are mostly hunter and cross country skiing trails. The scenery for all these trails is woods. The only spot you'll come across cliffs is by main park. It's a swinging green bridge. The Chippewa hike is pretty. Parts are mowed path way parts are beaten path.

Not any more, the campground has been closed for a number of years, not sure why.

No. You can go down to water by big green bridge and go wading.

Not full hook-up, electric only. There is a dump station and a place to fill up water there. Don't try to fill up in the loops because you can't reach the water as all standpipes are behind campsites.

There are several bbq grills , but only 3 have pavilions. To be safe I would definitely reserve a pavilion, otherwise it's first come first served . You could do it all online otherwise the office will have all the information.

You can bring your own kayaks, but we always use Reed's canoeing trips, they offer kayaks as well and pick up and drop off. Reedscanoetrips.com

@Ken Frisby it's actually "They're lovely."

Sorry, but you cannot .

Get out there now before the mosquitoes get too bad. Should be fine for a few more weeks.

It's free

I believe that is true that the campground will reopen, but that is still a long ways away.

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The state campgrounds have been closed for a while. There are a few local places nearby.

There's a small store about half way down Altorf road for bait and other small essentials. You can get there by going past the main entrances on 113. As far as fishing shore go whenever you think the fish will bite!

Ok! Theyre a little hard to find cause theyre not on the map provided at the welcome center. Go to the parking lot next to the green suspension bridge. You cross over a busy road (there is no crosswalk, you gotta make a run for it). Theres kind of a clearing/open path area, on one half theres a gate with a sign that says no parking emergency vehicle access. This is the entrance. Jf you walk down that path you will eventually be able to see the waterfall. You'll walk at most a mile to see it. If you want to get closer, you can climb down towards the river, but its very steep so be careful!

All over the Park, Enjoy!

Fishing here is great there are largemouth bass smallmouth bass crappie Bluegill Sunfish catfish ect....

Best place is to meet at rock creek across the street . Smaller area that's consolidated . You will find your person.

Please don't. Too many children here and it's illegal in IL. You can however carry a camera and take wonderful photos of nature. You can carry a water bottle and get some fresh air.

There is a trading post just outside the park, idk what the cost is there. We had to buy wood from Lowes and it was roughly $7 a bundle and decent sized. The wood from Circle k is garbage. There are small handmade signs posted on telephone poles with a umber for a local wood person as well. Idk how much those are

All depends if someone was there the night before

6:30 a.m. my bad

When I was there 2 weeks ago. It was. I'd call the park office to confirm now.

Going west on hwy 102, pass up co rd 500 and the north park loop rd, then turn left into the park. Park your car in any lot and walk west on the paved pathway along the river. . You'll go thru an old covered bridge and after the next picnic area, you'll use a suspension bridge his over Rock Creek. From there the path goes by forest and river scenery for miles and miles.

Shouldnt be a problem .

It's State Park so it's open to all. There are not posted restrictions regarding quantity of persons.

Never been there that late at night so I don't know

Yes you can. You definitely have to have a fishing license and know the laws of the fish size and limitations for Illinois.

Yes it's open already the park is really clean for you to go on the water

There are no cabins or trailers to rent, and both campgrounds at the park have been closed for several years.

Yes, but no sinks in there, though. Bring hand sanitizer.

Playgrounds at the park remain closed, as are the picnic areas.

Yes

Campgrounds were closed last I checked

No

I've never rented bikes, sorry.

This is not the place to pan for gold --- the Kankakee River is deep, and the riverbed is covered with plant life and the large and small stone remnants of a number bridges. On top of which, it was a major trade route for 100s of years --- so, whatever small amount of precious metals might have been there in the past are long gone.

Yes, if you don't try to use a park ramp.

Some of the areas are open for daytime camping but you can call the ranger station at the State Park there's probably someone there until 4 Saturday maybe Sunday

I wouldn't recommend it..

I've seen some spots, maybe someone at the Kankakee river trading post would know more

I drive by every day and both campgrounds are closed. Your tax dollars at work. ☹️

Sorry but I don't have any personal experience there. I do drive by it everyday, and it appears to be ok. A bit too close to the highway for me though.

I wouldn't recommend it

Any time you decide to swim in a river you need to be aware of the speed of the water. Even shallow water can knock you off your feet if it's strong enough. People seem to forget that rivers move and lakes don't.

I don't think there is a need to call someone's question stupid.

This is a State Park.

I am not sure....state budget issues.

not at the park. reed's in kankakee rents canoes & offers different canoe trip options