Family-Owned. Faith-Led. Built to Restore.
Family owned and operated in Utica—built with care, faith, and a love for the outdoors.
About Starved Rock Family Campground
About Starved Rock Family Campground
Starved Rock Family Campground is a family-friendly place to slow down, spread out, and enjoy time together in Utica, Illinois—less than 7 miles from Starved Rock State Park. Our park is set up to feel easy from the moment you arrive: room to settle in, space for kids to play, and simple comforts that make the time between adventures just as enjoyable as the days you spend exploring the area. Whether you’re here for a quick getaway or a longer stay, you can choose from our Ways to Stay—RV sites, tent sites, glamping, or Henry’s Cabin—then make the most of our Amenities like the seasonal outdoor pool, playground, dog park, walking trails, camp store, and more.
We also love the “campground rhythm” that happens here: morning coffee at your site, a day out in Starved Rock Country, then coming back to camp for dinner, games, and a quieter evening that helps everyone truly reset. That feeling is intentional—and it’s part of why we took on this place in the first place. The property was formerly known as Hickory Hollow Campground, a longtime favorite in the Illinois Valley. After it closed and the land was used for storage, it became overgrown and lost many of the features that made it a campground. In 2022, we (Mark and Ashley Voss) stepped in with a vision to restore it. We believe God has guided that restoration, and our hope is simple: that every stay here leaves you feeling refreshed, restored, and more connected—to each other and to Him.
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Welcome to Starved Rock Family Campground in Utica, Illinois—built for campfires, connection, and time together.
While the restoration project was a massive undertaking, Mark and Ashley believe that God has made it all possible and will continue to provide as they faithfully follow His leading. They have felt particularly called and encouraged by this scripture: “The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes” (Isaiah 58:11-12). The prayer is that all who come to spend time at Starved Rock Family Campground would leave feeling refreshed, restored, and more connected to their family and to God.