Park listing
Kankakee River State Park
5314 W Rt. 102, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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Bathrooms
Showers and restrooms
Trailer fit
158 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 45ft, driveway mix: 12 pull-through, 211 back-in
Weather
Monthly weather notes pending
Why this park
Facilities
Showers and restrooms are surfaced in the current listing data.
Trailer fit
158 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 45ft, driveway mix: 12 pull-through, 211 back-in
Activity mix
27 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
On land treasured for centuries - first by Native Americans, later by traders and farmers, and as early as the 1890s by recreation seekers - Kankakee River State Park offers visitors its proud heritage in an unspoiled setting. Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and other outdoor enthusiasts find the park's recreational opportunities unsurpassed.
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On land treasured for centuries - first by Native Americans, later by traders and farmers, and as early as the 1890s by recreation seekers - Kankakee River State Park offers visitors its proud heritage in an unspoiled setting. Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and other outdoor enthusiasts find the park's recreational opportunities unsurpassed. The naturally channeled Kankakee River, listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register, is the focus of the park's popularity. Enveloping both sides of the Kankakee River for 11 miles, in an area 6 miles northwest of Kankakee, the park consists of approximately 4,000 acres. Illinois Rt. 102 on the north and Illinois Rt. 113 on the south frame the park, with I-55 and I-57 both providing convenient access. Fishing the Kankakee River is great for landing smallmouth bass, channel catfish, walleye and Northern pike. Rock Creek also is a good angling spot. The park has boat ramps at the Warner Bridge Day Use Area and the Area 9 parking lot on the south side of the river. Seasonal hunting programs include archery deer, waterfowl, and upland game hunting. For camping enthusiasts, Kankakee River State Park's popular campgrounds offer more than 200 campsites, with reservations available online here. Group and equestrian campgrounds are also available.
Campsite fit
Group-designated sites listed in park data: 19. Verify current group pricing, vehicle maximums, and campground rules on the official reservation page.
Group-site signal
No special group limitations surfaced in the current listing metadata.
Trailer and rig access
158 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 45ft, driveway mix: 12 pull-through, 211 back-in
Fire rules
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
Bathrooms and facilities
Trails and activities
27 named trail routes are surfaced here from 57 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
Townline Road
2.2 miles total • 5 mapped segments • track
Group 63 Trail
1.7 miles total • 3 mapped segments • gravel • path
Chief Shauwanasee Trail
1.4 miles total • 7 mapped segments • ground and wood • foot trail
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Group 63 Spur Trail
1.2 miles total • gravel • path
Prairie Creek Woods Trail
1.0 miles total • path
South 5000 E Road
1.0 miles total • track
Rock Creek Trail
1.0 miles total • 2 mapped segments • grass • foot trail
South Wallingford Road
0.7 miles total • track
East 7000S Road
0.7 miles total • track
Ballou Road Access Trail
0.7 miles total • 7 mapped segments • path
East 6000S Road
0.6 miles total • track
Henslow Trail Detour (no longer in service)
0.6 miles total • grass • path
Weather context
Weather note
weather normals unavailable for selected park/month
Safety and rules
No active alerts surfaced for the selected dates.
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
Key rules and on-site notes
Start with the highest-signal rules below, then expand the full park policy list only if this park stays in contention.
Directions
FROM THE NORTH ON INTERSTATE 57: Take interstate 57 south to exit 315 Bradley/Bourbonnais exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp (Rt 50). Turn right at the 1st stop light (Armour Road). Proceed straight on Armour. There will be a stop sign and 3 stop lights. At the 4th light, turn right onto Route 102. The park is located 5 miles west of the town of Bourbonnais on Route 102. Follow the brown and white signs. FROM THE SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 57: Take Interstate 57 north to exit #315. Turn left at the stop light after exiting the interstate and follow the above directions.
Contact
(815) 933-1383
Fire policy
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
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