Kankakee River State Park

Illinois State Park

Entrance feeFree
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water

Kankakee River State Park entrance fee

Free entry

About Kankakee River State Park

The park wraps both banks of the Kankakee River for 11 miles across roughly 4,000 acres, on a river listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register. Smallmouth bass, walleye and northern pike bring the anglers; 200-plus campsites hold everyone else.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🧭 Geocaching
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⚡ Electric & Water
  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

  • Class A (electric, water, showers)
  • Class B/E (electric, no showers)
  • Class C (primitive, privies)
  • Equestrian campground

Contact

Phone815-933-1383

Address5314 W. Rt. 102, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

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