Vacations, Attractions, Activities, Hotels and Resorts at Buffalo Rock State Park

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Facts about (Buffalo Rock State Park):

Overview of Buffalo Rock State Park- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : Buffalo Rock State Park is located on a bluff which was once an island in the Illinois River. Now standing majestically on the north bank, this promontory affords a magnificent sweeping view of the Illinois River. Located approximately three miles west of Ottawa in LaSalle County, this 298 acre park has long been a favorite picnic area, as well as a nature lovers delight. The area of Buffalo Rock was the home of the Illinois Indians when Louis Jolliet, the French explorer, and the Jesuit mission...More

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Buffalo Rock State Park): Parks Offers : The picnic areas that are shaded by mature oak, hickory and walnut trees provide the perfect setting for a family picnic or special outdoor occasion. Picnic tables and cooking grills are provided. Drinking water and restroom facilities are located near both shelters. The larger of the two shelters complete with a large stone fireplace may be reserved, the smaller shelter is on a first-come, first-serve basis. A playground area is located by the large shelter and a baseball diamond...More

Contact Information:
Address:P.O. Box 2034 1300 North 27th Road Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone No:815.433.2220

Hotels Close to Buffalo Rock State Park

  • Hampton Inn Ottawa Il (5 miles - starting at $90)
  • Days Inn Oglesby Starved Rock (9 miles - starting at $57)
  • Days Inn And Suites Of Morris (25 miles - starting at $49)
  • Comfort Inn Pontiac (34 miles - starting at $74)
  • Motel 6 Binghampton (34 miles - starting at $39)
  • Americinn Oswego (37 miles - starting at $17)
  • Fairfield Inn Marriott Jot S (40 miles - starting at $89)
  • Hampton Inn Joliet I 80 (40 miles - starting at $80)
  • Attractions Near Buffalo Rock State Park

    Beaches

    Steamer Lane (83 miles)
    Buskin Beach, Kodiak Island (284 miles)

    Lakes

    Rend Lake (81 miles)
    Geneva Lake (90 miles)
    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (96 miles)
    Lake Odessa (113 miles)
    Kincaid Lake (123 miles)

    National Parks

    Lincoln Home National Historic Site (112 miles)
    Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (128 miles)
    Amana Colonies (156 miles)
    Effigy Mounds National Monument (168 miles)
    George Rogers Clark National Historic Park (197 miles)

    River

    Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor (37 miles)
    Fox River (45 miles)
    Iroquois River (94 miles)
    The Maquoketa River (119 miles)
    Wabash River (179 miles)

    State Parks

    Prophetstown State Park (57 miles)
    East Beach State Park (98 miles)
    Tippecanoe River State Park (121 miles)
    Backbone State Park (160 miles)
    Cuivre River State Park (189 miles)
    For more Information about (Buffalo Rock State Park) Kindly visit the official
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