Overview
The Kankakee River State Park (The KRSP) is a state park located near Bourbonnais, Illinois.
2 sights · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Kankakee River State Park
State Park Suspension Bridge
The Kankakee River
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport, Gary — 42 mi away. Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 42 mi away (major hub). Directions
Kankakee River State Park is on routes 102 and 113.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning State Park Suspension Bridge
- Afternoon The Kankakee River
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
Landscape
The defining feature, as the name implies, is the Kankakee River.
Flora and fauna
Langham Island is home to some of the last specimens of Illiamna remota plants.
Get in
By car
Kankakee River State Park is on routes 102 and 113.
Fees and permits
Fees and permits can be found on the website of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Get around
There are bike paths located throughout the park. Most of the park's locations have an entrance by road from Route 102. There are also a number of dirt paths.
See
See State Park Suspension Bridge
See The Kankakee River
Do
Hiking, kayaking, boating.
Sleep
Camping
There is a Davis Creek Campground on the County Rd N 224 W in Bourbonnais. Inside the park there are two campgrounds
Stay Potawotami Campground
Stay Chippewa Campground
Stay safe
Swimming in the Kankakee River is prohibited and extremely dangerous. There have been numerous reports of drowning, and help often arrives too late to save drowning victims.
Go next
Buy, eat, and drink
Alcohol is not allowed in the park. There is a concession stand that sells snacks and soft drinks.
Nearby
Limestone
City / town · 5 mi away
Bourbonnais
City / town · 4 listings · 8 mi away
Bradley
City / town · 1 listings · 8 mi away
Kankakee
City / town · 9 listings · 9 mi away
Manteno
City / town · 4 listings · 9 mi away
Aroma Park
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Gardner
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Momence
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