Ottawa hugs the Illinois River, gateway to Starved Rock State Park's dramatic canyons and waterfalls. Campers flock here for world-class hiking, kayaking, and fishing right from RV sites. Choose from Kayak Starved Rock Campground, Cougar Campground, or Buffalo Rock State Park Campground to launch your adventure affordably, starting at $6 per night.
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About Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa crowns the Illinois River valley with bluffs, eagles, and the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor. Starved Rock State Park lies ten miles south; hike 13 miles of trails to hidden waterfalls and canyons. Buffalo Rock State Park showcases bison and Native American effigy mounds. Kayak the river under Route 71 bridges. Stroll LaSalle Street's historic downtown for craft breweries and the annual Ottawa Riverfest fireworks.
Base your RV at Kayak Starved Rock Campground for paddlers seeking $29 nightly sites near the river. Families pick Cougar Campground for relaxed vibes amid woods. Groups and pet owners head to Buffalo Rock State Park Campground; it welcomes dogs, offers group sites, and provides drinking water from $6 a night.
- Buffalo Rock State Park Campground starts at $6/night with pet-friendly sites and group areas
- Kayak Starved Rock Campground caters to paddlers from $29/night on the Illinois River
- Starved Rock State Park sits 10 miles south with 18 canyons reachable from all three local RV parks
- Cougar Campground nestles in wooded seclusion near downtown Ottawa's LaSalle Street breweries
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