There are only 4 canyons that we allow ice climbing in and they are Wildcat, Tonti, LaSalle, and Ottawa Canyons. Ice climbers must sign in and out at the park maintenance building, read the liability disclaimer before climbing, climb with a partner, climb between 7 a.m and dusk, and not wear crampons on boardwalk in the park. If you have any questions please contact the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 815-667-4726. Thank you! Park staff.
Cervino91 - Feb 1, 2015 1:12 am - Hasn't voted
French Canyon is off limitsFrench Canyon should not be listed as a climbable area. On January 30th 2015 we were fined $120 each for "ice climbing in a restricted area".
NRC - Feb 2, 2015 3:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Ice Climbing at Starved Rock State ParkThere are only 4 canyons that we allow ice climbing in and they are Wildcat, Tonti, LaSalle, and Ottawa Canyons. Ice climbers must sign in and out at the park maintenance building, read the liability disclaimer before climbing, climb with a partner, climb between 7 a.m and dusk, and not wear crampons on boardwalk in the park. If you have any questions please contact the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 815-667-4726. Thank you! Park staff.