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KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND

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A tent set up near a lake with camping chairs and a grill.
A dog wearing a life jacket and goggles, sitting on a person's lap on a boat.
A group of people kayaking in red kayaks with a rocky cliff in the background.
A vintage camper van with a striped awning parked on a gravel path.
A sandy beach with several kayaks lined up, a dog walking nearby, and people standing and observing the water.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is $36
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12

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1170 N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL, 61350
  • Place, Buffalo Rock State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Panoramic Campsite, River View

A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4

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A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Panoramic Campsite, River View

A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Panoramic Campsite, River View

A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Panoramic Campsite, River View

A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Panoramic Campsite, River View

A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Panoramic Campsite, River View

A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Panoramic Campsite, River View

A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Panoramic Campsite, River View

A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Panoramic Campsite, River View

A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Panoramic Campsite, River View

A camping site with a tent, picnic table, and a view of a lake.

Panoramic Campsite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND

Ottawa camping accommodations with private yards
Along with tour/ticket assistance, this campground has charcoal grills and a picnic area. Self parking is free. All 5 accommodations offer private yards.
KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND offers 5 accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND features barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Yard

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: USD 4 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units
  • Ecotours

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 3:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 4 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 4 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND Ottawa

KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND Campsite

KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND Campsite Ottawa

KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff, organized camping layout and have kayak tours
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Dani was very friendly and a pleasure to talk to. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This campground is a work in progress. the owner is installing water and electric to improve the camping experience. It is a nice, peaceful area. The sites were a bit crowded but since it was nearly empty, that was not a concern. I'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everyone was so gentle
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would change quiet hours to 11pm on weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ann

Stafff was great. Campground was ok but turned into a party zone at night. Music screaming yelling slamming doors constantly. I ppacked up and left for a hotel at 1 am. Party on both ends was going strong.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angel

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Portable bathrooms were keep clean, other than that the grass was to long luckily we did not get ticks. I was not to happy with the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sing

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bozena

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zeke

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023