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Overview of Matthiessen State Park- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : Canyons, streams, prairie and forest combine to delight visitors at Matthiessen State Park. Located in central LaSalle County, approximately four miles south of Utica and three miles east of Oglesby, Matthiessen is a paradise for those interested in geology as well as recreation. Visitors can expect to see beautiful rock formations in addition to unusual and abundant vegetation and wildlife. All of this, along with park and picnic facilities, make Matthiessen State Park a popular choice for a sp...More

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Matthiessen State Park): Park Offers ; Picnicking,Trails,Camping and Horseback Riding.An equestrian campground for horseback riders and their horses is located west of Route 178 between Route 71 and the Dells Area entrance. The horseback riders campground and horseback trails are open as weather permits. Call the park office to check conditions and status before coming to use these facilities.A field archery range with a sight-in area and four separate targets is located in the northwestern portion of Matthiessen State ...More

Contact Information:
Address:Box 509 Utica, IL 61373
Phone No:815.667.4868

Hotels Close to Matthiessen State Park

Days Inn Oglesby Starved Rock (2 miles - starting at $57)

Hampton Inn Ottawa Il (11 miles - starting at $90)

Days Inn And Suites Of Morris (32 miles - starting at $49)

Motel 6 Binghampton (33 miles - starting at $39)

Comfort Inn Pontiac (35 miles - starting at $74)

Comfort Inn Dixon (42 miles - starting at $69)

Comfort Inn And Stes Rochelle (43 miles - starting at $69)

Americinn Oswego (43 miles - starting at $17)

Attractions Near Matthiessen State Park

Beaches

Steamer Lane (81 miles)

Buskin Beach, Kodiak Island (284 miles)

Lakes

Rend Lake (86 miles)

Geneva Lake (94 miles)

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (102 miles)

Lake Odessa (107 miles)

Kincaid Lake (120 miles)

National Parks

Lincoln Home National Historic Site (108 miles)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (122 miles)

Amana Colonies (150 miles)

Effigy Mounds National Monument (165 miles)

George Rogers Clark National Historic Park (197 miles)

River

Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor (44 miles)

Fox River (50 miles)

Iroquois River (99 miles)

The Maquoketa River (115 miles)

Kaskaskia River (181 miles)

State Parks

Prophetstown State Park (52 miles)

East Beach State Park (105 miles)

Tippecanoe River State Park (127 miles)

Backbone State Park (156 miles)

Cuivre River State Park (184 miles)

For more Information about (Matthiessen State Park) Kindly visit the official
website:http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/mttindex.htm

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