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

A compact cabin with a wooden interior, a small kitchenette, a bench with cushions, and a window offering a view of trees.

A rustic cabin with a covered porch, a car parked nearby, and a dirt path leading through 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

Brittany

Rp2.720.648

Rp3.813.948 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A conference room with a large table, yellow chairs, water bottles, and framed artwork on the walls.

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

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a modern wall design, and overhead lighting.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

11.1 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Keith

Rp2.344.769

Rp2.602.226 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

11.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Samantha

Rp1.247.560

Rp1.384.543 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

4. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

11.6 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Claudi

Rp3.027.616

Rp3.360.048 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a colorful fruit mural on the wall.

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

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

11.4 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Andrew

Rp2.618.266

Rp2.905.751 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 shelf with various packaged food items, including coffee creamer and other dairy products.

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.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

11.7 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Deborah

Rp1.433.710

Rp1.591.221 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 reception area with a coffee station, seating area, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

7. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

11.5 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

MICHELLE

Rp1.734.413

Rp1.924.851 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

8. Best Western Oglesby Inn

11.9 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Diana

Rp1.772.001

Rp1.966.563 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

9. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

17.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Scott

Rp1.373.032

Rp1.551.251 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a parking lot in front.

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

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

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

17 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Jymea

Rp1.673.378

Rp1.890.582 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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

Sue

Rp2.129.981

Rp2.434.768 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A swimming pool with chairs and tables along the side, large windows with a view of trees, and recessed lighting.

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

17.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Clint

Rp2.953.335

Rp3.336.732 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and sink.

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

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

17.3 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Edwin

Rp1.126.026

Rp1.272.184 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A spacious patio area with a blue and white color scheme, featuring a round table and multiple chairs, a small round table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a wall with geometric patterns.

A coffee station with two coffee makers labeled 'Decaf Roast' and 'Hot Water,' and two labeled 'Dark Roast' and 'Light Roast.'

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

17.1 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Alma

Rp2.480.443

Rp2.802.405 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

17 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Drew

Rp2.239.165

Rp2.529.808 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 row of white commercial washers with instructions taped to them.

16. Relax Inn

18.9 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Brayden

Rp1.014.877

Rp1.126.311 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

A fitness room with treadmills and elliptical machines, a black mat, and a patterned carpet.

A conference room with multiple tables and orange chairs, equipped with water bottles and papers.

17. 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

Rp2.394.241

Rp2.669.700 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and a central building.

18. Surrey Motel

10.9 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Megan

Rp1.181.334

Rp1.311.102 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

Shawn

Rp1.354.059

Rp1.502.734 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 sign for Tou-Res Motel advertising low daily and weekly rates, kitchenettes, cable TV, and clean comfortable rooms.

20. Tourest Motel

17.7 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Sidney

Rp1.610.910

Rp1.787.789 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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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	9.8 Exceptional 285 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 648 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)	9.2 Wonderful 693 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area	8.8 Excellent 676 reviews	View

Top Illinois Canyon Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

8/10 Good

"Our recent stay was vey nice- the pool was clean; breakfast was was very good, staff was friendly and our room was clean."

Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

8/10 Good

"Spent my 30th birthday here & loved every moment of it, we will be back . It’s so peaceful , I really got a peace of mind in this place ."

Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

8/10 Good

"Hotel room was very clean but needed a few maintenance issues addressed in the bathroom. Breakfast was average at best and the coffee was terrible. The staff however was very friendly."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"From the beginning of me walking in the team was very welcoming and helpful. The hotel smelled and looked amazing. The room was very clean and towels and extra blankets were stocked. The team makes sure you are welcomed at any point of you entering the hotel and are very friendly."

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

8/10 Good

"Great customer service and clean rooms"

Surrey Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent internet."

Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel In the area clean and convenient"

Other attractions near Illinois Canyon Trailhead

A forested path with a wooden fence on one side.

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. Matthiessen State Park and LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum 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. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

4. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

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

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

7. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

8. Best Western Oglesby Inn

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

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

16. Relax Inn

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

18. Surrey Motel

19. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

20. Tourest Motel

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Top Illinois Canyon Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

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

Surrey Motel

Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

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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