Kankakee River State Park
5314 W. State Route 102, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Bird & Eagle Watching
Kankakee River State Park is an Illinois state park on 4,000 acres primarily in Kankakee.
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.
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