Buffalo Rock State Park

About Buffalo Rock State Park

A bluff that was once an island in the Illinois River gives this 298-acre park a sweeping view over the water from the north bank. Three miles west of Ottawa, it has been a favourite picnic spot for generations.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🧭 Geocaching
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🛝 Playground
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Primitive sites
• Youth group camping

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Buffalo Rock State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bike helmets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Hunting binoculars

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Nearby state parks

• Starved Rock State Park
• Matthiessen State Park
• Illini State Park
• Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail
• Gebhard Woods State Park
• William G. Stratton State Park