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Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center

4.5(2,130)
Hotel

About

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center offers a rustic yet comfortable setting within Illinois' iconic Starved Rock State Park, less than two hours from Chicago. The historic log-built lodge and charming cabins provide a nature-immersed backdrop for meetings and retreats, featuring a grand limestone fireplace and spacious event spaces.

The venue combines Midwestern hospitality with casual dining options and an indoor pool, making it ideal for small groups seeking a mix of business and outdoor adventure. Its location amid canyons, waterfalls, and hiking trails adds a distinctive edge to team-building and executive gatherings.

Best for

  • Rustic corporate retreats & team building
  • Client dinners with scenic park views
  • Multi-night group stays with outdoor activities

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Rustic lodge listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Historic Architecture
Rustic lodge listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps with unhewn logs and Joliet limestone, the lodge retains its original rustic charm and features the largest limestone block fireplace in Illinois in its Great Hall.
Set within Starved Rock State Park with canyon and waterfall views
Natural Setting
Set within Starved Rock State Park with canyon and waterfall views
The lodge and cabins are nestled among pines, canyons, and waterfalls, offering direct access to hiking trails and outdoor adventures unique to this Northern Illinois state park.
Casual dining with standout homemade dishes
Dining Experience
Casual dining with standout homemade dishes
The Lodge Restaurant serves elevated comfort food including a highly praised homemade Hollandaise sauce on Eggs Benedict and fresh local fish dishes, reflecting a farm-to-table approach appreciated by guests.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 2,130 reviews