Apple River, Illinois

Apple River Canyon State Park

4.6 (656)
CabinPrimitive siteRV site
Apple River Canyon State Park

About Apple River Canyon State Park

Hilly riverside area on 1,907 acres for outdoor sports, wildlife-spotting, picnics & camping.

Accommodations on the property

  • Cabin
  • Primitive site
  • RV site

Location

8763 E Canyon Rd, Apple River, Illinois, 61001

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What people say about their stay at Apple River Canyon State Park

Synthesized from 5 review mentions across 2 aspects.

  • Praised for

    Setting & Nature

    “It is a fun place to camp and hike around.”

    3 mentions

  • Mixed signals on

    Comfort & Sleep

    “Most spots are near flat making it easy to set up a tent.”

    2 mentions

Recent reviews

Bob Davidson · ★★★★★ · 04/29/2026 19:54:57 · outscraper-reviews

It is a fun place to camp and hike around. Most spots are near flat making it easy to set up a tent.

B C · ★★★ · 04/29/2026 15:31:44 · outscraper-reviews

It took FOREVER to find this place. No signage, GPS led us down some really bad DNR rutty road, and then to a private campground. We finally gave up. On the way home we accidentally ran into it. Drove thru the campground. Looked ok. Did the short river trail. Pretty, but tick infested. I found 3 on one of my dogs I wouldn't bother coming back..

Melissa Parages · ★★★★★ · 04/09/2026 23:21:53 · outscraper-reviews

Always beautiful in the spring.

Marilyn Reimer · ★★★★ · 03/24/2026 14:28:25 · outscraper-reviews

Beautiful and quiet. Sadly our favorite area for camping was close so we had to camp in a more open place close to the road. No running water during winter. But because the the restrooms are latrines they are open.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Apple River Canyon State Park located?

Apple River Canyon State Park is located in Apple River, Illinois at 8763 E Canyon Rd.

What types of accommodations does Apple River Canyon State Park offer?

Apple River Canyon State Park offers Cabin, Primitive site, RV site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.

How is Apple River Canyon State Park rated?

Apple River Canyon State Park has a 4.6/5 rating from 656 reviews on aggregate. Ratings reflect aggregate sentiment from public review platforms; we don't moderate operator reviews.

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