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A rustic cabin with a dining area, a bicycle, and a sign reading "Vangelis".

A person sitting by a window in a cabin with a view of a forest.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a window with a view of greenery, a built-in dishwasher, and a small countertop with various kitchen items.

1. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

11.4 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Jessica

RM618

RM866 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, air conditioning units, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large waterfall painting on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

11.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

karina

RM283

RM314 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern kitchen with large windows, a buffet counter, and a chalkboard menu.

An indoor swimming pool with blue walls, multiple lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee station.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

3. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

11.6 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Claudi

RM631

RM700 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A modern breakfast area with a digital menu display, a variety of food options, and a clean, contemporary design.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a parking area.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and blue cushions, adjacent to a building with large windows and a brick facade.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

11.1 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Sarah

RM513

RM569 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a ceiling fan. There are potted plants and a white fence around the pool.

A Days Inn hotel with a brick facade, a large sign, and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and artwork on the walls.

A reception desk with a stone facade, a 'Days Inn' mat, and a 'Check in Time' sign.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

11.7 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Carissa

RM344

RM381 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern lounge area with blue chairs, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.

A snack shelf stocked with various chips and snacks, a small refrigerator with beverages, and a freezer with frozen goods.

A reception desk with a black countertop, wooden paneling, and a patterned glass partition.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

17 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Drew

RM509

RM575 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A pool area with a clear blue pool, white walls, and arched windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, a large window with a nature view, and a tiled floor.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a coffee station, and a view of the parking lot.

7. Best Western Oglesby Inn

11.9 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Diana

RM443

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A swimming pool with steps and lounge chairs, large arched windows, and a tiled floor.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a sign reading "Comfort Inn," and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a TV, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flag, and a landscaped area with plants.

8. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

11.5 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

MICHELLE

RM412

RM457 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A dining area with wooden flooring, tables, and chairs. There are ceiling fans, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

A wooden table with a sign, brochures, a vase of flowers, and decorative pumpkins.

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Quality Inn.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a blue and white color scheme.

9. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

17.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

anthony

RM344

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A reception desk with a waterfall mural in the background and a sign that reads "wake up on the bright side PERU".

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden panel walls, and large arched windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding wooden walls and large arched windows.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

17 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Julissa

RM394

RM446 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A log cabin-style building with a covered entrance, a landscaped area with rocks and shrubs, and a clear sky.

A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies and stone pillars.

A spacious bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a large window providing natural light.

An indoor water park with a large pool, waterfalls, and a wooden play structure.

11. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

6.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

BRIKENA

RM483

RM553 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A reception desk with a glass panel design, a framed welcome sign, and a patterned wall.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Super 8".

A hotel room with two beds, a large framed cityscape mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a cityscape view, a round mirror, and a green chair.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

17.3 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Fredy Emilio

RM263

RM297 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a blue sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a large screen, and a patterned floor.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

17.1 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Alma

RM563

RM636 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, columns, and a brick facade.

A reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen, and a wall with geometric patterns.

A modern breakfast bar with labeled sections for bakery, fruit, cereal, and coffee.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

17.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Clint

RM733

RM828 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television on top of a cabinet, a refrigerator, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet.

15. Surrey Motel

10.9 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Mateusz

RM268

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a kitchen area, and a fireplace.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, tiled walls, and a view of parked cars outside.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

11.4 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Veronica

RM594

RM659 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A sign for a Relax Inn with a parking symbol.

A hallway with a bulletin board, a window, and an 'OFFICE' sign.

A bed with floral bedding, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted light switch.

A room with a vending machine, a small table, and a wall-mounted refrigerator.

17. Relax Inn

18.9 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Jill

RM305

RM338 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and a sign that reads "EXPRESS START BREAKFAST".

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Outdoor wicker furniture with blue cushions arranged on a patio area adjacent to a building with large windows and a brick facade.

A reception area with two reception desks, a modern wall design, and a wooden partition.

18. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

11.1 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

"The lobby was bright and clean and welcoming. Staff at the desk was friendly and helpful. He even calmed my fear of impending storms with nowhere to go by assuring me we could take shelter on main level in the bathroom. Our room was the cleanest we have been in for a very long time. Appreciate their thoughtful attention to small details such as hand soap and lotion both in pumps by the bathroom sink, all items you'll need to shower if you've forgotten yours, both soft and hard pillows and...

Anthony

RM521

RM578 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A living room with a red sofa, two side tables with lamps, a beige armchair, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a coffee station, a seating area with a red chair, and a potted plant.

19. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

11.5 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Anthony

RM308

RM342 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor area with a table and chairs, a lawn, and two trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of parked cars outside.

A small, single-story motel with a 'No Vacancy' sign, a parking area, and a tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a mirror.

20. Tourest Motel

17.7 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Sidney

RM292

RM325 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy	9.6 Exceptional 273 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock	8.4 Very good 1,007 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)	9.2 Wonderful 691 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 630 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Illinois Canyon Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was wonderful! I will highly recommend."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

10/10 Excellent

"Room clean perfect for a overnight stay."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The bed was comfortable the pillows were comfortable we had a good night's sleep."

Best Western Oglesby Inn

8/10 Good

"I came to the hotel with a group of 6 people we got three rooms and arrived pretty late in the evening. The person at the front counter was very accommodating for our needs and requests. We enjoyed the breakfast there was something for everyone one."

Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel In the area clean and convenient"

Surrey Motel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great place to stay at the price point. The room was quiet. Never heard neighbors or traffic. Conveniently located near grocery, gas, and restaurants. Yes, the room and facility could use some rehab. But the value is great."

Other attractions near Illinois Canyon Trailhead

A large tree in a park with picnic tables.

Buffalo Rock State Park

8.6/10 (100 reviews)

Adorning the fields and riverbed are five enormous artistic mounds portraying regional animals. Enjoy views of the Illinois River at this undulating park.

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A narrow canyon with steep rock walls and a small stream at the bottom.

Starved Rock State Park

9.4/10 (534 reviews)

The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

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A waterfall in a rocky gorge with a bridge in the background.

Matthiessen State Park

9.4/10 (216 reviews)

Look down the chute of Cascade Falls from a rickety bridge and admire the brilliant hues decorating the canyon’s sandstone walls in this eclectic park.

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Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

7.8/10 (74 reviews)

Bring your family to Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Utica. Amble around this family-friendly area's parks or seek out the hiking trails.

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Mix's Trading Post

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mix's Trading Post during your stay in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

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LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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August Hill Winery Tasting Room

9.0/10 (37 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at August Hill Winery Tasting Room during your travels to Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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Deer Park Country Club

7.8/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Oglesby at Deer Park Country Club. Wander around the parks in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Illinois Canyon Trailhead?

Illinois Canyon Trailhead is located in Ottawa. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Illinois Canyon Trailhead?

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a free water park and 2 bars. It's located 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Illinois Canyon Trailhead. Another good choice is KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Illinois Canyon Trailhead?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Illinois Canyon Trailhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Illinois Canyon Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Illinois Canyon Trailhead.

What can I see and do near Illinois Canyon Trailhead?

Create some family memories at Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post. Buffalo Rock State Park, Starved Rock State Park or August Hill Winery Tasting Room are some local sights worth checking out. LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and Matthiessen State Park are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Illinois Canyon Trailhead hotels

1. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

3. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

7. Best Western Oglesby Inn

8. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

9. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

11. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

15. Surrey Motel

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

17. Relax Inn

18. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

19. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

20. Tourest Motel

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Top Illinois Canyon Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

Best Western Oglesby Inn

Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

Surrey Motel

Other attractions near Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Buffalo Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park

Matthiessen State Park

Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

Mix's Trading Post

LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

August Hill Winery Tasting Room

Deer Park Country Club

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