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Apple River Canyon State Park


Apple River Canyon State Park
8763 E. Canyon Road
Apple River, IL 61001
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Ramada Galena $118 4.4 mi 7.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Country Inn & Suites Stockton $100 7.2 mi 11.5 km 4 of 5 stars
The View Motel N/A 12.0 mi 19.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Marcotte's Family Motel N/A 12.7 mi 20.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Longhollow Point Inn $134 19.0 mi 30.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Beach's Supper Club and Catering 15.5 mi 24.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park 15.8 mi 25.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Eagle Ridge Resort 20.2 mi 32.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Mississippi Palisades State Park 22.4 mi 36.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Five park beauties in NW Illinois” Chicago Tribune
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Apple River
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Traveler Description: A 297-acre park featuring bluffs and canyons formed by the Apple River.
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Attraction type: State park
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 8763 E. Canyon Road Apple River, IL 61001
Tel: 815-745-3302

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“Great Family Campground”
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5 of 5 stars
sjh2344 1 contribution
Chicago, Illinois
Jul 24, 2007
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Great place for weekend family get-away. Close enough to Chicago, but far enough to feel like you're getting away. Campsites are nice size and mostly private with lots of tall trees. Hiking trails are short but very interesting and with decent elevation change (for Illinois!). One trail crosses over river and the kids love that. Bluffs (70 feet) are quite... more

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Apple River Canyon State Park Address

8763 E. Canyon Road, Apple River, IL 61001
Tel: 815-745-3302