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

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

₩203,908

₩285,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A memorial with a brick pathway, surrounded by greenery and multiple flags.

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.

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

11.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Samantha

₩93,422

₩103,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

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

3. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

11.6 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Claudi

₩226,719

₩251,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

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

11.4 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Andrew

₩196,065

₩217,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

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

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

11.7 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Carissa

₩107,454

₩119,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

6. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

11.5 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

MICHELLE

₩129,991

₩144,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

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

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

7. Best Western Oglesby Inn

11.9 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Diana

₩132,809

₩147,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

8. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

17.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Scott

₩102,974

₩116,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

17 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Jymea

₩120,735

₩136,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A sign for a Relax Inn with a parking symbol.

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.

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

10. Relax Inn

18.9 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Brayden

₩75,997

₩84,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

17.3 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Edwin

₩84,394

₩95,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

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

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

17.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Clint

₩221,348

₩250,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A gym with various exercise equipment, a motivational wall, and 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.'

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

17.1 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Alma

₩185,905

₩210,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A gym with treadmills, a mirrored wall, and a rack of dumbbells.

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

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

17 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Drew

₩167,822

₩189,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a sliding glass door with curtains.

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

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

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

15. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

6.2 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Sue

₩135,693

₩155,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and a central building.

16. Surrey Motel

10.9 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Megan

₩88,462

₩98,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

₩169,902

₩189,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A gym with exercise equipment, including treadmills and dumbbells, and a water dispenser.

18. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

11.5 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Shawn

₩101,484

₩112,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

19. Tourest Motel

17.7 km from Illinois Canyon Trailhead

Sidney

₩120,631

₩133,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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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
Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 648 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 ."

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"

Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Way more than I expected! Have stayed at several super eight motels in neighboring towns, and this was a giant step up. There was actually a good breakfast and their rooms were super clean no smell and the staff were so nice and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back."

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 the family to Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this amusement 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 browsing the exhibits at LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum during your travels 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, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler 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 option is KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Illinois Canyon Trailhead?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations 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, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Illinois Canyon Trailhead.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Illinois Canyon Trailhead?

To find more details about updating your stay near Illinois Canyon Trailhead or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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 checking out the area.

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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. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

6. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

7. Best Western Oglesby Inn

8. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

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

10. Relax Inn

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

15. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

16. Surrey Motel

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

18. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

19. 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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

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

Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

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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