Park Finder › Kankakee River State ParkKankakee River State Park
Illinois State Park
⚠️ Active alert Current closures
Show full alert The bike trail remains open, but users should STAY ON THE TRAIL.
Entrance fee Free
Camping Yes
RV hookups Electric & water
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 🚿 Restrooms & Showers 🛝 Playground 🚤 Boat Ramp 🌿 Nature Center ♿ Accessible Facilities RV / campsite hookups ⚡ Electric & Water ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups Camping options Class A (electric, water, showers) Class C (primitive, privies) Equestrian campground 🎒 Gear up for Kankakee River State Park Popular gear for what this park offers:
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Park facts from Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Descriptions are original.
Data updated 2026-07-26.
This is an independent guide, not affiliated with Illinois DNR.