N. Utica Gravel Lot | Informal Campsite

August 19th, 2023 by thoang0126

Very good place to park and sleep for the after a day hiking in Starved Rock State Park. Train will come at random hours(not at 10:30 pm and 6:30 am). But they passed by quick and that's it. Make sure to park near the structure near the building next to the lots and come when it dark. There is a park nearby that you can hangout until then. I park far away from it and ended up the only vehicle out there! :-o So I felt uneasy about it all night. It can be crowded during daytime, but you can always move closer to the building before going to sleep.

August 6th, 2023 by ermracing

Nice spot for a night. I parked up by the little building with my full sized skoolie to leave the rest of the lot for cars. Except for the trains, nice and quiet at night.

August 4th, 2023 by glacraz.endress

Parking en gravier dans une petite bourgade tranquille. Des restos et bars sympas au Mill Street Patio non loin.
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May 15th, 2023 by marylou.v4

Great spot beside cute Utica outdoor main street dining area. Short drive to Starved Rock State Park. Very close to train tracks. Train passed at 1030pm and 630am.

May 31st, 2022 by valkunott

Stayed two nights in the lot while at parks in the day. Seems there was a big fire so all day fire trucks were going up and down thw main road there. Train goes by around six and eight

October 7th, 2020 by ehowie42

Gravel lot close to the small commercial district. Great after a day of hiking in Starved Rock. Lots of streetlights and the train does pass during the night. Car traffic began around 6:30am. Port o potties near by