Recreation in Utica, Illinois

State Parks

Matthiessen State Park 815-667-4868
Route 178; P.O. Box 509, Utica, IL 61373
Located four miles south of Utica and three miles east of Oglesby, Matthiessen State Park is a haven for those who enjoy geology, hiking, hunting, horseback riding,... more info
Starved Rock State Park 815-667-4726
Route 178; P.O. Box 509, Utica, IL 61373
Located 1 Mile South of Utica
18 canyons formed by glacial meltwater and stream erosion and a lodge with 72 luxury hotel rooms, 22 comfortable cabin rooms, an indoor swimming pool, a children’s... more info map

Illini State Park 815-795-2448
2660 East 2350th Road, Utica, IL 61301
Marseilles
This 510 acre park features rustic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings, riverside picnic areas, and beautiful views. The Great Falls of the Illinois, where the river... more info
Illinois & Michigan Canal Trail 815-942-0796
Starting in Joliet and ending in LaSalle, IL
Completed in 1848, the canal which measured 60 feet wide and 6 feet deep and stretched nearly 100 miles, provided the first water route from the East Coast to the Gulf... more info
LaSalle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area 815-357-1608
2660 East 2350th Road, Utica, IL 61341
Located in Marseilles
This 2,058 acre manmade lake features rocky shorelines and offers opportunities for fishing, bird watching and picnicking. LaSalle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area is a... more info map

LaSalle Speedway 815-223-6900
578 East US Route Six, LaSalle, IL 61301
The Illinois Valley's largest outdoor entertainment complex, this speedway offers stock car racing and more! more info map

LaSalle Family Bowl 815-223-6026
1015 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61350
Enjoy a family night on the lanes at LaSalle Family Bowl. more info map

Starved Rock Stables 815-667-3026
P.O. Box 509, Oglesby, IL 61373
Enjoy guided trail rides, hayrides, bonfires and much more at this stable. Starved Rock Stables are open April through November, weather permitting. more info map

Canoe on the Vermilion 815-673-3218
1903 East 1251st Road, Utica, IL 61364
Streator, IL
This company provides canoe equipment, transportation and instruction onf four different Illinois waterways. They offer an outdoor experience for every level of... more info map
River Adventures 815-434-2142
3215 East 1969th Road, Ottawa, IL 61350
Skydive Chicago
From April to November, experience the Fox River on a canoe , kayak or hydrobike! The friendly and experienced staff at River Adventures can help outfit you for an... more info map
Vermillion River Rafting 815-667-5142
781 North 2249th Road, Utica, IL 61348
Oglesby, IL
You will love the experience of white water rafting in North Illinois! These professionals offer the ultimate rafting adventure on the Vermillion. more info

Buffalo Range Shooting Park 815-433-2471
1252 North 2803rd Road, Utica, IL 61350
Buffalo Range consists of a rifle range, pistol range, a plinking range, a shotgun range with spring-loaded manual throwers and an auxiliary range. more info map
Cliffs Insane Terrain, The 815-795-5200
2400 East Bluff Street, Utica, IL 61301
Marseilles
This off road park offers extreme fun! The area can be ridden by ATVs, bikes, jeeps and more. THere is even a Kiddie Corral for the little ones. There are miles of... more info
Fox Valley Off Road 815-431-9913
First Avenue, Utica, IL 60557

This moto cross trach has 10-12 miles of multi-directional, and un-marked trails, and a SX Style track. with a watering system. They also have a kids only track and an... more info