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About the Area

We are located at Heritage Harbor Marina Resort in Ottawa, IL, part of Starved Rock Country. 

Let's take a quick glance at what all of these have to offer. 
 

Starved Rock State Park entrance sign in the summer

Insider Information

STATE PARKS

There is tons of information out there on what makes these state parks so beautiful and tips for making the most of your experience. So whether you are a state park pro marking off the trails you've done or a first-time visitor, there is lots to look forward to each season. 

The Seasons

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  • Fall:  All things fall: the colors, spooky historical tours, and coffee flights. 

  • Winter: With the frozen waterfalls, you might glimpse ice climbing

  • Spring: The rainy season brings a different view of the canyons and fully flowing waterfalls.

  • Summer: River cruises, lunch at the Lodge, and river overlooks make for a relaxing summer day. â€‹â€‹â€‹

Trip Planning

Our favorite site to plan our trip: Starved Rock Hikers 

Heritage Harbor

90 minutes from Chicago, Heritage Harbor Marina Resort is a riverfront resort in the heart of Starved Rock Country. 

Live the Harbor Life: Resort Amenities:

  • ​2-acre dog park
  • Outdoor swimming pools

  • 2 Pickleball courts

  • On-site restaurant

  • Access to 63-mile trail

  • 4 State Parks < 15mi

  • Downtown Ottawa < 3mi

  • Year-round events

  • Seasonal Tiki Bar

  • Weekly parkrun

  • ​​Ziplining & ATV park < 5mi​​

  • Skydive Chicago < 5mi

  • E-Bike Rental

  • Sand volleyball court

  • Knots Landing Beach

  • Live music events

  • Watercraft rental

  • Shoreline fishing spots

  • Electric golf cart community

  • Kayaking

  • Winter eagle watching

Sand Bar

The Herrick Family

We fell in love with HWS the moment we walked in! The view is breathtaking and the interior design is simply beautiful. Every detail is just right - not overly done and not under done. IT is exactly how I would want my home to be. Thank you for sharing your home with us! We would love to Combe back.

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