Starved Rock visitors urged to monitor traffic and parking

Posted on May 24, 2017

By Greg Halbleib

UTICA – Memorial Day weekend usually results in large crowds at Starved Rock State Park, and park officials are asking visitors to monitor social media for parking and traffic updates.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says temporary parking closures occurred last year during holiday and fall colors weekends. While all parking lots are expected to be open, park staff and conservation police may issue temporary closures when the lots are full.

Alcohol is prohibited on hiking trails and throughout the entire park through May 31. Hikers must stay on trails.

Updates can be found on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Facebook page and on Twitter (@IllinoisDNR).

Greg Halbleib can be reached at [email protected].

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